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The World Cup final is underway, with Argentina taking on Spain in soccer's biggest game

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Lionel Messi and Argentina on one side. Lamine Yamal and Spain on the other. The World Cup final is finally here. Kickoff was shortly past 3 p.m. EDT at MetLife Stadium. Argentina is seeking its fourth title, Spain is seeking…

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  1. Argentina takes on Spain in 2026 World Cup men's final

    Headline from CBS News ·

  2. Spain World Cup Final Preview: Journey, Team News, Predicted Lineup

    Headline from Forbes ·

  3. World Cup Final: Lionel Messi vies for immortality vs. stingy Spain

    Headline from UPI ·

  4. How the World Cup final is starting to look a lot like the Super Bowl

    Headline from NBC New York ·

  5. World Cup final: Argentina, Spain to face off at New York New Jersey Stadium

    Headline from ABC 7 New York ·

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    The World Cup final is underway, with Argentina taking on Spain in soccer's biggest game

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  1. Winchester Star

    The World Cup final is set, with Messi and Argentina facing Yamal and Spain for the title on Sunday (opens Winchester Star)

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    The World Cup final is set for Sunday in East Rutherford, New Jersey, featuring a clash between Argentina and Spain. Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, is the tournament's all-time leading scorer, while Spain, led by Lamine Yamal, has the best…

  2. Washington Times

    World Cup final is set, with Messi, Argentina facing Yamal, Spain for title on Sunday (opens Washington Times)

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    Spain beat France in one semifinal on Tuesday; Argentina, the comeback king of this tournament, rallied to beat England 2-1 in the other semifinal on Wednesday.

  3. New York Post

    Updated World Cup odds: Spain heads into final as favorites to defeat Argentina (opens New York Post)

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    Get your Sunday chores done early because this World Cup Final will be appointment viewing. The never-say-never Argentines are set to defend their title against a symphonic Spanish team that opened the tournament as the consensus favorites.

  4. ABC News

    The World Cup final is set and Argentina facing Spain for the title on Sunday (opens ABC News)

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    The World Cup final is set for Sunday in East Rutherford, New Jersey, featuring a clash between Argentina and Spain

  5. New York Post

    Lionel Messi’s heroic run about to face World Cup’s toughest test in final (opens New York Post)

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    For all the drama and storylines swirling around Argentina's come-from-behind win, this is Spain’s final to lose.

  6. FOX 5 New York

    Spain vs. Argentina final preview: Messi, Lamine Yamal collide for World Cup title (opens FOX 5 New York)

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    The 2026 FIFA World Cup comes down to Spain and Argentina, a final built around legacy, youth, defense, late goals and one more chance for Lionel Messi to lift the trophy. Spain faces Argentina in the FIFA World Cup Final on Sunday, July 19, at New York New Jersey Stadium.

  7. Forbes

    Spain World Cup Final Preview: Journey, Team News, Predicted Lineup (opens Forbes)

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    Spain faces Argentina in the 2026 World Cup final at MetLife Stadium on July 19, with La Roja based in Montclair, NJ and a full squad available for Sunday's clash.

  8. Al Jazeera

    Watch FIFA World Cup: Argentina arrives in New Jersey ahead of Spain final (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Latest match highlights, reaction and previews from the FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America.

  9. UPI

    World Cup Final: Lionel Messi vies for immortality vs. stingy Spain (opens UPI)

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    Lionel Messi will attempt to further cement his name among athletic immortals when Argentina battles Spain in Sunday's 2026 World Cup Final.

  10. 6ABC Philadelphia

    Argentina to face Spain in the World Cup final: What to know (opens 6ABC Philadelphia)

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    Argentina's Lionel Messi could add another milestone to his storied career on Sunday by winning his second World Cup title.

  11. CBS News

    Argentina takes on Spain in 2026 World Cup men's final (opens CBS News)

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    After more than 100 matches played in three different countries over the span of five weeks, the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup will conclude this weekend. Lionel Messi will lead defending champion Argentina against Spain, which punched its ticket to the final after beating France.

  12. ABC News

    WATCH: Countdown to World Cup Final in New Jersey (opens ABC News)

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    ESPN senior writer Gabe Marcotti previews the World Cup final as defending champions Argentina take on Spain.

  13. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    How the World Cup final is starting to look a lot like the Super Bowl (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    The FIFA World Cup trophy is displayed at New York/New Jersey Stadium ahead of the FIFA World Cup final on July 15, 2026, in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

  14. Al Jazeera

    World Cup final: Spain vs Argentina – Which team has best chance to win? (opens Al Jazeera)

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    What to know about both teams: Form, strengths, weaknesses, key players and what the coaches and players had to say.

  15. Al Jazeera

    FIFA World Cup: Spain vs Argentina – What to know ahead of the final (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Lamine Yamal and Lionel Messi meet in a clash of generations in Sunday's blockbuster Spain vs Argentina World Cup final.

  16. CBS News

    Fans elated for Argentina and Spain to face off in World Cup final (opens CBS News)

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    Millions of fans will watch as Argentina and Spain appear in the World Cup final. Spain looks to dethrone reigning champion Argentina, while Argentina hopes Lionel Messi leads them to glory again.

  17. Green Field Reporter

    The World Cup final awaits, with Messi and defending champion Argentina set to face Spain (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Lionel Messi rarely loses. Spain never loses. That’s been how things have worked in recent years, anyway. Soccer’s best player and soccer’s dominant team are set to collide Sunday in a World Cup final worthy of the sport’s grandest stage.

  18. Forbes

    Spain Vs. Argentina: What Time Is The World Cup Final? Watch Guide (opens Forbes)

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    The start time, TV channels, and overall viewing guide for the World Cup final on Sunday afternoon at MetLife Stadium. Argentina won the last men's World Cup in 2022.

  19. Triblive

    Lionel Messi, defending champ Argentina set to face Spain in World Cup final (opens Triblive)

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    EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Lionel Messi rarely loses. Spain never loses.

  20. The Manual

    Argentina vs. Spain — Who do you have in the FIFA World Cup Final? (opens The Manual)

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    Argentina will defend its World Cup title against Spain on Sunday.

  21. Pix11

    How to get to the World Cup final: Transit routes, parking and more (opens Pix11)

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    NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) -- The final match is set between Spain and Argentina at the NYNJ Stadium in East Rutherford on Sunday, marking the end of a historic World Cup run in the United States. Along with the final face off, some of the biggest stars in music will gather for the halftime show [...]

  22. NBC News

    Messi faces a potential successor in Yamal as Argentina meets Spain in World Cup final (opens NBC News)

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    After Lionel Messi had orchestrated another late, dramatic Argentina win, beating England to advance to the World Cup final, his teammate Enzo Fernández lifted Messi onto his shoulders, as the team danced around them.

  23. New York Post

    World Cup Final 2026: Best LA and SF watch parties where fans can catch Spain vs. Argentina (opens New York Post)

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    Los Angeles and San Francisco are buzzing with venues for fans to catch the World Cup Final.

  24. CBS News

    World Cup culminates in Spain-Argentina final (opens CBS News)

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    The World Cup kicked off with 48 teams. Now only two remain, soccer powerhouses Spain and Argentina, who will face off Sunday in the much-anticipated final. Nicole Valdes reports from MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, where the game will be played.

  25. ABC News

    WATCH: Countdown to 2026 FIFA World Cup Final (opens ABC News)

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    In less than 24 hours, New Jersey's MetLife Stadium will host Spain and Argentina for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final. It's the first match between the two countries in 60 years.

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