Expert World Cup Predictions For The Spain-Argentina Final

The moment you’ve been waiting for: Here comes theWorld Cupfinal.After more than 100 matches with 46 teams eliminated from championship contention, the biggest FIFA tournament in history will end with Sunday’s final betweenSpain and Argentina. 

On the one side is a Spain team thatbeat Francein the semifinal and has quietly dominated on its way to its first final appearance sinceit won it all in 2010.On the other is an Argentina team, led bylegendary superstar Lionel Messi, with astunning string of comeback wins— includingagainst Englandin the other semi — as it tries to defend its World Cup title. 

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

Our soccer experts share their World Cup picks for the finale with predictions for the final score. 

2026 World Cup Final Predictions

Alexi Lalas

World Cup Final:Spain over Argentina, 1-0

Doug McIntyre

World Cup Final:Argentina over Spain, on penalties after a 1-1 draw

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World Cup Final:Argentina over Spain, 3-2

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World Cup Final:Argentina over Spain, 3-2

Matteo Bonetti

World Cup Final:Spain over Argentina, 2-0

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Brian Sciaretta

World Cup Final:Spain over Argentina, 2-1 in extra time

Melissa Ortiz

World Cup Final:Spain over Argentina, 2-1

Walker Zimmerman

World Cup Final:Spain over Argentina, 2-1

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Bob Bradley

World Cup Final:Spain over Argentina, 2-0

Warren Barton

World Cup Final:Spain over Argentina, 2-1

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