World Cup 2026: Spanish control meets Argentinian resilience in final showdown

Per France 24, Spain and Argentina meet in the World Cup final in New York on Sunday, pitting La Roja's methodical possession game against the Albiceleste's championship resilience. Spain has been the tournament's most polished side, while Argentina, the defending champions, have repeatedly found ways to prevail under pressure. The matchup gains extra intrigue with Spain's coach Luis de la Fuente facing his former coaching student, Lionel Scaloni, now leading Argentina.

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