Lionel Messi and Argentina will try becoming the first team since 1962 to defend its World Cup crown, facing Spain in a dream final matchup on Sunday, July 19 at MetLife Stadium.Messi, 39, has eight goals at this World Cup but the title holders come up against European champion Spain, which has shockingly conceded just once in its seven matches at this tournament."For me, he's the greatest player of all time," Spain midfielder Rodri said. "But Argentina is much more than just Messi."Argentina has won the World Cup three times in its history – 1978, 1986 and 2022 – while Spain is trying to win its second, the first coming in 2010 in South Africa."Both Argentina and Spain are setting out to play a match where brilliance, talent and good football will prevail over any other factor," Spain coach Luis De La Fuente told reporters.Follow for live updates:Where to watch Argentina vs SpainTV channel: FoxLive stream: Fubo or the Fox One AppSpanish language: Telemundo and PeacockWatch World Cup final with FuboWhat time is Argentina vs Spain game?The game kicks off at 3 p.m. ET.Where is Argentina vs Spain game?The 2026 World Cup final is being held at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New JerseyArgentina vs Spain prediction, expert picksSeth Vertelney: Spain 2-0 ArgentinaArgentina was heading out of the World Cup against England before the Three Lions simply stopped possessing the ball. Spain will have no such issues, and if La Roja can score first, Argentina's ability to come back may finally be stifled.Jon Arnold: Spain 1-2 ArgentinaThe winner of this matchup will be the team that is able to get on the ball and find the right space more often. While Spain's midfield is fearsome, so, too, is Lionel Messi, who exits the grandest stage trophy in hand.Jesse Yomtov: Spain 0 - 1 ArgentinaLionel Messi goes out on top with his second World Cup title as Argentina finds a moment of magic to crack Spain's history-making defensive unit.Victoria Hernandez: Spain 2 - 1 ArgentinaArgentina's late surges have worked thus far. But Spain has shown they take control of matches and will do so again. The way they handled a very talented France squad shows they are hungry and focused to win this World Cup.Argentina vs Spain oddsArgentina lineup todayLineups will be announced approximately an hour before kickoffSpain lineup todayLineups will be announced approximately an hour before kickoff2026 FIFA World Cup bracketRound of 16July 4: France def Paraguay - PhiladelphiaJuly 4: Morocco def Canada - HoustonJuly 5: Norway def Brazil - East RutherfordJuly 5: England def Mexico - Mexico CityJuly 6: Spain def Portugal - ArlingtonJuly 6: Belgium def USA - SeattleJuly 7: Argentina def Egypt - AtlantaJuly 7: Switzerland def Colombia - VancouverQuarterfinalsJuly 9: France def Morocco - FoxboroughJuly 10: Spain def Belgium - InglewoodJuly 11: England def England - MiamiJuly 11: Argentina def Switzerland - Kansas CitySemifinalsJuly 14: Spain def France - ArlingtonJuly 15: Argentina def England - AtlantaFinalJuly 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New JerseyWorld Cup winners list2022: Argentina 🇦🇷2018: France 🇫🇷2014: Germany 🇩🇪2010: Spain 🇪🇸2006: Italy 🇮🇹2002: Brazil 🇧🇷1998: France 🇫🇷1994: Brazil 🇧🇷1990: West Germany1986: Argentina 🇦🇷1982: Italy 🇮🇹1978: Argentina 🇦🇷1974: West Germany1970: Brazil 🇧🇷1966: England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿1962: Brazil 🇧🇷1958: Brazil 🇧🇷1954: West Germany1950: Uruguay 🇺🇾1938: Italy1934: Italy1930: Uruguay 🇺🇾Lionel Messi statsArgentina’s Lionel Messi has eight goals in the 2026 World Cup and 21 in his World Cup career.Who won the last World Cup?Argentina won the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, defeating France in the final on penalty kicks.Argentina a 'real nuisance,' ex-Spain coach saysFormer Spain manager Vicente del Bosque has warned the national team not to underestimate Argentina ahead of the World Cup final, describing their opponents as a "real nuisance" and urging Spain to remain cautious.Del Bosque led Spain to World Cup victory in 2010, when they beat the Netherlands 1-0 in South Africa."Argentina are a tough team to play against — a real nuisance, if I may use the word — and they know exactly what they need to do," del Bosque told the El Pais newspaper in an interview published on Saturday."I see the final as favoring Spain, but they need to be wary of the Argentines, given how difficult they are to face and their experience," he said.– ReutersWhat time is World Cup final CST?The World Cup final kicks off at 2 p.m. Central Time.Where is the next World Cup?The 2030 World Cup is being co-hosted by Spain, Portugal and Morocco - with Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay each hosting one match in South America to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the inaugural World Cup.