Expert World Cup predictions for the Spain-Argentina final

The moment you’ve been waiting for: Here comes the WC final. After more than 100 matches with 46 teams eliminated from the championship game, the biggest FIFA tournament in history ends with Sunday’s final between Spain and Argentina.

On one side is a Spanish team that beat France in the semi-finals and has been quietly dominating on its way to its first finals appearance since winning it all in 2010. On the other is an Argentina side, led by legendary superstar Lionel Messi, with an astonishing string of comeback wins – including against England in the second semi – as it tries to defend its World Cup title.

Messi and Argentina take on Lamine Yamal and Spain for all the glory on Sunday at the New York New Jersey Stadium. And we’re sure this will be an unforgettable matchup.

Our football experts share their World Cup picks for the final with predictions for the final result.

Predictions for the World Cup Final 2026

WC final: Spain over Argentina, 1-0

WC final: Argentina over Spain, on penalties after a 1-1 draw

WC final: Argentina over Spain, 3-2

WC final: Argentina over Spain, 3-2

WC final: Spain over Argentina, 2-0

WC final: Spain over Argentina, 2-1 in extra time

WC final: Spain over Argentina, 2-1

WC final: Spain over Argentina, 2-1

WC final: Spain over Argentina, 2-0

WC final: Spain over Argentina, 2-1

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