Artists perform during the tournament closing ceremony before the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19. AP-Yonhap
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Lionel Messi and Argentina on one side. Lamine Yamal and Spain on the other.
The World Cup final is finally here.
Kickoff is at 3 p.m. EDT at MetLife Stadium. Argentina is seeking its fourth title, Spain its second — and could become the first nation to simultaneously hold the World Cup crowns in both men's and women's soccer.
Argentina made three changes from its starting 11 for the semifinal win over England : Midfielders Rodrigo De Paul and Nico Gonzalez, along with defender Gonzalo Montiel were in, while midfielders Leandro Paredes and Nahuel Molina, along with forward Giuliano Simeone, were dropped.
