European champion Spain and former world champion Argentina are set to face off in the highly anticipated FIFA World Cup 2026 final on Sunday at 12:45 PM Nepali time.
For this historic match, both teams have announced their starting lineups. Copa America winner Argentina is looking to add a fourth star to their jersey, while Euro winner Spain is on a mission to win their second World Cup title.
Spain’s head coach Luis De La Fuente has retained the same starting lineup that defeated France in the semifinals. The Spanish team will feature Marc Cucurella, Emric Laporte, Pau Torres, and Pedro Porro in defense, with Unai Simon in goal. The midfield will consist of Fabian Ruiz, Rodri, and Alex Baena, while the attacking front will be led by Danny Olmo, Lamine Yamal, and Mikel Oyarzabal.
On the other hand, Argentina’s head coach Lionel Scaloni has made three significant changes to the starting lineup that defeated England in the semifinals. Nahuel Molina, Giuliano Simeone, and Leandro Paredes have been replaced by Gonzalo Montiel, Rodrigo De Paul, and Nico Gonzalez.
Argentina’s goalkeeper will be Emiliano Martinez, with Nicolas Tagliafico, Lisandro Martinez, Christian Romero, and Gonzalo Montiel in defense. The midfield will feature Enzo Fernandez, Alexis Mac Allister, and Rodrigo De Paul, while the attacking front will consist of Nico Gonzalez, Julian Alvarez, and captain Lionel Messi.
This final is also significant in terms of the record for the most goals scored in the World Cup. France’s Kylian Mbappe currently leads with 22 goals, having surpassed Argentina’s captain Lionel Messi, who has 21 goals and is playing in his final World Cup match.
This match presents an opportunity for Messi to break his personal record and lead Argentina to their second consecutive World Cup title.
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