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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
Alexi Lalas
WC final: Spain over Argentina, 1-0
Doug McIntyre
WC final: Argentina over Spain, on penalties after a 1-1 draw
Sheet Litman
WC final: Argentina over Spain, 3-2
Luis Miguel Echegaray
WC final: Argentina over Spain, 3-2
Matteo Bonetti
WC final: Spain over Argentina, 2-0
Brian Sciaretta
WC final: Spain over Argentina, 2-1 in extra time
Melissa Ortiz
WC final: Spain over Argentina, 2-1
Walker Zimmerman
WC final: Spain over Argentina, 2-1
Bob Bradley
WC final: Spain over Argentina, 2-0
Warren Barton
WC final: Spain over Argentina, 2-1
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