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Argentina and Spain will meet in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, with kickoff set for 3pm ET.
Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni confirmed his family, including his wife and Spain-born children, will be backing Argentina in the final. Scaloni maintains a close relationship with Spain’s coach Luis de la Fuente, meaning the tactical chess match will be played between two men who know each other well.
Argentina enters as defending champions, having won the 2022 tournament in Qatar. They punched their ticket to this year’s final with a 2-1 comeback victory over England in the semifinals on July 16. Argentina are currently ranked number one by FIFA, while Spain hold the number two position.
Scaloni has emphasized the emotional support from fans and what he describes as a “never-say-die” legacy for his squad.
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