New York/New Jersey Stadium, USA | 2026 World Cup final | Sunday, July 19 | 8pm BST
Ahead of the 2026 World Cup final, BetVictor News delivers the in-depth Spain vs Argentina preview – including the score prediction, overall H2H record, team news, latest odds, the best betting angles and more.
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Spain Vs Argentina Preview
Lamine Yamal vs Lionel Messi. The European champions vs the Copa America holders. Rodri vs Enzo Fernandez. Majestic defense vs attacking excellence. Football matches don’t come any bigger than the World Cup final whereby Spain or Argentina will be crowned global champions on Sunday night.
After their brilliant 2-0 win over France in the semi-final, La Roja are the World Cup betting favourites against their South American counterparts. Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro scored in each half to down the 2018 victors.
As for La Albiceleste, two late goals helped beat England 2-1 in Atlanta. Lionel Scaloni’s side will be aiming to complete a feat on the world stage that has only been achieved once before. Landing back-to-back titles.
Spain Vs Argentina H2H Record
The Spain vs Argentina H2H record is evenly split. Both global powerhouses can boast six wins each from their 14 previous meetings. Interestingly, this will be just the second time they have met at the World Cup. In the 1966 group stages, La Albiceleste won 2-1.
Spain vs Argentina H2H record:
- Mar 27, 2018: Spain 6-1 Argentina (Friendly)
- Sep 07, 2010: Argentina 4-1 Spain (Friendly)
- Nov 14, 2009: Spain 2-1 Argentina (Friendly)
- Oct 11, 2006: Spain 2-1 Argentina (Friendly)
- Nov 17, 1999: Spain 0-2 Argentina (Friendly)
- Sep 20, 1995: Spain 2-1 Argentina (Friendly)
- Oct 12, 1988: Spain 1-1 Argentina (Friendly)
- Oct 12, 1974: Argentina 1-1 Spain (Friendly)
- Oct 11, 1972: Spain 1-0 Argentina (Friendly)
- Jul 13, 1966: Argentina 2-1 Spain (World Cup)
- Jun 11, 1961: Spain 2-0 Argentina (Friendly)
- Jul 24, 1960: Argentina 2-0 Spain (Friendly)
- Jul 05, 1953: Argentina 1-0 Spain (Friendly)
- Dec 07, 1952: Spain 0-1 Argentina (Friendly)
Spain Vs Argentina Team News
Despite an injury scare regarding poster boy Lamine Yamal, Spain will have a fully fit squad to choose from. Pedro Porro was also a slight concern but both players are fit and available for selection.
As for Argentina, they also have the luxury of a fully-fit squad to select from. Rodrigo De Paul is in line to return to the starting XI at the expense of Giuliano Simeone. Other than that, it should be the same XI who beat England.
Spain’s World Cup results:
- Semi-final – France 0-2 Spain
- Quarter-final – Spain 2-1 Belgium
- Last 16 – Portugal 0-1 Spain
- Last 32 – Spain 3-0 Austria
- Group stages – Uruguay 0-1 Spain
- Group stages – Spain 4-0 Saudi Arabia
- Group stages – Spain 0-0 Cape Verde
Argentina’s World Cup results:
- Semi-final – England 1-2 Argentina
- Quarter-final – Argentina 3-1 Switzerland (AET)
- Last 16 – Argentina 3-2 Egypt
- Last 32 – Argentina 3-2 Cape Verde (AET)
- Group stages – Jordan 1-3 Argentina
- Group stages – Argentina 2-0 Austria
- Group stages – Argentina 3-0 Algeria
Spain Vs Argentina Predicted Lineups
Spain predicted lineup:
Simon; Porro, Cubarsi, Laporte, Cucurella; Rodri, Ruiz; Yamal, Olmo, Baena; Oyarzabal
Argentina predicted lineup:
E. Martinez; Montiel, Romero, L. Martinez, Tagliafico; De Paul, Paredes, Fernandez, Mac Allister; Messi, Alvarez
Spain Vs Argentina TV Channel, Live Streaming And Radio
Spain vs Argentina is available to watch live in the UK on BBC One (kick-off 8pm). Streaming is also available on BBC iPlayer and on the BBC Sport website. Followers can also tune in via BBC Radio 5 Live.
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Spain Vs Argentina Betting Angles
Key Match Stats
- This will be just the second competitive meeting between Spain and Argentina.
- Spain World Cup stats – La Roja have conceded just once and are yet to fall behind in the tournament.
- Argentina World Cup stats – Only Germany (8) have appeared in more finals than La Albiceleste (7) .
Top Betting Angles for Spain vs Argentina
Over 2.5 goals: Twelve of Argentina’s last 13 saw scoring in both halves. Online at 6/5.
BTTS (Yes): Has landed in the last four H2H meetings. And with Messi and Yamal, it appears a given. Available at 17/20.
Anytime goalscorers: Lionel Messi (13/10), Lamine Yamal (11/5), Lautaro Martinez (13/5) and Mikel Oyarzabal (7/4) all offer potential.
Spain Vs Argentina Prediction
The Spain vs Argentina odds favour La Roja and it’s hard to look past a win for the brilliant Europeans. Especially as La Albiceleste have hardly been at their best in the knockout stages.
Prediction: Spain 3-1 Argentina (16/1)
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