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Argentina and Spain meet in the World Cup final as fans fill Madrid's streets despite 40°C heat

Reported by Daily Post Nigeria and Free Press Journal. First detected July 19, 2026 at 11:06 UTC.

The tournament's decisive match on July 20 will decide football's biggest prize in New Jersey.

The tournament's climax will feature La Roja against the Albiceleste in New York City on Sunday, July 20, 2026.

Reported by Legit.ng and Free Press Journal. First detected July 18, 2026 at 09:53 UTC.

The final, slated for Sunday, sees Spain’s 37‑match unbeaten run clash with Argentina’s knack for dramatic comebacks.

FIFA has appointed Slavko Vin0di to referee the 2026 World Cup Final between Spain and Argentina, naming the Slovenian and his crew for the title decider at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

Spain secured its spot in the World Cup final on Sunday in New Jersey with a 2-0 victory over France, setting up a World Cup final featuring Spain vs Argentina.

Argentina defeated England in the semi-final on Wednesday to book a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final against Spain, where captain Lionel Messi is anticipating a closely fought final against Spain

Argentina produce stunning comeback to beat England 2-1 to reach FIFA World Cup 2026 final against Spain after trailing after 84 minutes in Atlanta

Spain’s France win led coach Luis de la Fuente to say his side had found, or recaptured, the spirit of their 2010 World Cup team, with Spain also extending an unbeaten run to 37 matches.

Reports tied to France’s 2-0 loss to Spain in the 2026 World Cup semi-finals say Didier Deschamps may be departing, while Zinedine Zidane is described as the likely replacement.