With today's 2026 World Cup final on deck, questions are already swirling over whether Lionel Messi and his supporting cast can defy the aging curve to return for the 2030 tournament.

Spain face Argentina in the 2026 World Cup final, where Gavi will begin the match on the bench.

With Leandro Paredes surprisingly beginning the 2026 World Cup final on the bench, Argentina enters its showdown with Spain carrying one of the biggest pre-match talking points of the tournament.

Nico Williams has been left out from Spain's starting lineup for the 2026 World Cup final against Argentina.

Spain face Argentina in the 2026 World Cup final, and Pedri will begin the match on the bench.

For the 2026 World CUp final against Spain, Lautaro Martinez has been left out from Argentina's starting lineup.

In a match they completely dominated, Spain defeated Argentina to be crowned the 2026 World Cup champions. Ferran Torres scored the winning goal, bringing the game—which they completely dominated—full circle.

The countdown to the 2026 World Cup final has reached its final hours, with Spain and Argentina preparing for one of the biggest matches in soccer history. Before the action begins at MetLife Stadium, however, fans will also be treated to a special pre-match ceremony, and the identity of one of the featured anthem performers has generated plenty of discussion ahead of kickoff.

Despite surrounding doubts their candidacy, Argentina came from behind against England to reach their second consecutive World Cup final. Following that result, they have regained a privileged position in the FIFA Men's World Ranking ahead of their clash with Spain.

While the battle for soccer's greatest prize will dominate headlines, fans are also eagerly waiting to discover which global superstars will take center stage during the tournament's groundbreaking halftime show.

Spain have managed to remain one of the best national teams in the world. Their defensive consistency and attacking strength have taken them to the 2026 World Cup final, where they will face Argentina. As a result, they arrive in a privileged position in the FIFA Men's World Ranking.

Spain and Argentina will battle for the FIFA World Cup title. Here's everything you need to know to watch the championship match live in the United States.

Alongside the battle for soccer's biggest prize, the championship match at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, will introduce the first-ever halftime show in World Cup final history, adding a Super Bowl-style spectacle to the sport's biggest stage.

The prize money earned by every team that was part of the 2026 World Cup.

Before kickoff at MetLife Stadium, fans are eagerly waiting to see the projected lineups, where stars such as Lamine Yamal and Lionel Messi could take center stage in a match that promises to shape soccer history.