Who will Start with Messi? Argentina predicted lineup for World Cup final, Latest La Albiceleste Team News.
Lionel Messi and defending champions Argentina are just one win away from making history as they prepare to face Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final on Sunday, July 19, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Messi has once again been Argentina's driving force throughout the tournament. The 39-year-old captain leads the Golden Boot race with eight goals and has become the all-time leading goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history, taking his tally to 21 goals across six World Cup appearances.
Although Messi has not found the net in Argentina's last two matches, he has continued to influence games by providing three assists. His teammates have stepped up when needed, with Lautaro Martínez scoring in both the quarter-final and semi-final, Enzo Fernández netting the crucial equaliser against England, while Julián Álvarez and Alexis Mac Allister were also on target in the quarter-final victory over Switzerland.
Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni is expected to field his strongest lineup against a talented Spanish side featuring teenage star Lamine Yamal and in-form midfielder Mikel Merino. Scaloni made a surprise tactical decision in the semi-final by leaving experienced midfielder Rodrigo De Paul out of the starting lineup, introducing Messi's Inter Miami teammate as a second-half substitute.
Argentina's Predicted Starting XI Lineups for World Cup Final vs Spain.
Goalkeeper: Emiliano Martínez.
Defenders: Nicolás Tagliafico, Lisandro Martínez, Cristian Romero, Nahuel Molina
Midfielders: Leandro Paredes, Enzo Fernández, Alexis Mac Allister
Forwards: Lionel Messi, Julián Álvarez, Giuliano Simeone
When is the Football World Cup Final, Date, Time, where to watch Argentina game
Match: Spain vs Argentina
Competition: 2026 FIFA World Cup Final
Date: Sunday, July 19
Kick-off: 3:00 pm ET | 8:pm BST | 21:00 CET
Venue: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey.
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