Lionel Messi. Credit: BBC
Argentina and Spain have named their starting line-ups for Sunday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup final at the New York New Jersey Stadium in the United States.
Both teams released their starting XIs on their official X handles less than two hours before kick-off, scheduled for 8 p.m. WAT.
Defending champions Argentina will be led by captain Lionel Messi, who starts alongside Julián Álvarez in attack.
Goalkeeper Emiliano “Dibu” Martínez retains his place behind a back four of Gonzalo Montiel, Cristian Romero, Lisandro Martínez and Nicolás Tagliafico.
