Spain vs Argentina: World Cup Final Preview

Match Context

Spain face Argentina in the World Cup Final on 19 July 2026, with kickoff at 19:00 UTC. Both sides arrive as group winners: Spain topped Group H with 7 points and a +5 goal difference, while Argentina dominated Group J with 9 points and a +7 goal difference.

Spain & Argentina Availability

There are currently no listed injuries or suspensions for either Spain or Argentina, and no players are flagged as questionable. The “Missing Players” section contains no data, and none of the squad members are reported as sidelined due to yellow cards or red cards.

With 0 players confirmed injured, key attacking leaders are available. For Spain, Mikel Oyarzabal (5 goals, 1 assist) is available and expected to spearhead their forward threat. For Argentina, L. Messi (8 goals, 4 assists) is fully available and remains central to their attacking structure.

Impact Summary

Spain retain their full attacking output, with Oyarzabal supported by a deep creative midfield. Argentina, likewise at full strength, can rely on Messi’s outstanding end-product and chance creation. With no confirmed absentees on either side, the Final is set to be decided by tactical execution and in-game moments rather than enforced changes to either squad.