Predicted Starting Spain vs Argentina Lineups

Spain vs Argentina Lineups – Predicted Starting Lineups, Squads Formations & Team News

Predicted Spain vs Argentina Lineups? Here is the Spain vs Argentina starting lineups, team formation and news.

The 2026 World Cup has delivered a dream finale, as European champions Spain and defending world champions Argentina prepare to lock horns at the iconic MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

For the first time in history, the reigning champions of South America and Europe will meet for the World Cup title.

Spain (2.15) take on Argentina (2.85) for the 19th time in World Cup history. Their last encounter came in an international friendly more than eight years ago, which Argentina won 6-1. The only World Cup meeting between the teams took place in the 1966 group stage.

Spain powered through the tournament with a dominant 2-0 semi-final victory over France, while Argentina engineered a dramatic late comeback to shock England 2-1 in the other semi-final.

2026 FIFA World Cup final game between Spain and Argentina will be played at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA on Sunday, 19 July 2026; kick-off 21:00 UK time (20:00 CET) and 16:00 ET (EDT) local US time. Watch & Bet Football =>

Spain vs Argentina Predicted Starting Lineups: Team News & Formation!

Spain and Argentina arrive in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final with contrasting recent World Cup histories.

Argentina are the reigning world champions after lifting the trophy in 2022, although their previous campaign ended with a Round of 16 exit in 2018.

Meanwhile, Spain were eliminated in the Round of 16 in both the 2018 and 2022 World Cups before producing a remarkable run to this year’s final.

Both finalists have taken very different routes to Sunday’s showpiece.

Spain have been the tournament’s standout defensive side, conceding just one goal in seven matches while recording six clean sheets a World Cup record for a single edition.

La Roja are also unbeaten in 37 consecutive matches since March 2024, and victory in the final would set a new all-time record for the longest unbeaten run in senior men’s international football.

Argentina’s journey has been built on resilience rather than dominance. Lionel Scaloni’s side have repeatedly found decisive goals late in matches, requiring either second-half stoppage-time or extra-time winners in each of their four knockout victories.

Led by Lionel Messi, who tops the Golden Boot standings with eight goals and four assists, the defending champions have once again shown their ability to deliver under immense pressure.

Although looking at the odds, Spain (2.15) has majority of the odds in their favour while Argentina (2.85) is predicted to win World Cup 2026.

Spain vs Argentina Team News and Jury

Spain

Luis de la Fuente faces some fitness concerns ahead of this crucial encounter, though both issues are not considered serious.

Lamine Yamal sparked brief concern when he was seen limping at the end of the semi-final victory over France after taking a knock from Lucas Digne. The teenager trained separately from the main group as a precaution.

Pedro Porro also trained separately after picking up a small muscle strain described as a minor hamstring issue. The Tottenham full-back featured for 84 minutes in the semi-final before being replaced. Spain’s medical staff are confident he will shake off the issue in time to start.

Nico Williams has struggled with injuries throughout the tournament, logging just 63 minutes, and is not expected to displace the in-form Alex Baena on the left flank.

Argentina

Lionel Scaloni has a fully-fit squad at his disposal for the final.

The only change from recent matches could be the continued inclusion of Giuliano Simeone, who replaced Rodrigo De Paul in the semi-final against England a tactical tweak that could persist for the final.

Lionel Messi is fully fit and chasing history, having been the focal point of Argentina’s attack throughout the tournament.

Spain vs Argentina Team Formations

Spain vs Argentina Starting Lineup? Below, we review various Spain vs Argentina offerings before Spain’s match against Argentina and also through various winning odds on match Spain vs Argentina as the odds on an Spain and Argentina to win.

Spain Formation (4-2-3-1)

Spain’s predicted formation is a fluid 4-2-3-1 that has served them superbly throughout the tournament.

The system is built around defensive solidity and possession dominance. Rodri has set a new record for completed passes at a single World Cup with a staggering 655, forming a formidable double pivot with Fabian Ruiz. The decision to bench Pedri in favour of this midfield pairing has proved a masterstroke.

The attacking quartet of Lamine Yamal, Dani Olmo, Alex Baena and Mikel Oyarzabal provides creativity, pace and goalscoring threat. Oyarzabal has scored five times in the tournament, while Yamal’s dribbling ability has dazzled throughout.

Argentina Formation (4-3-3)

Argentina are expected to line up in their familiar 4-3-3 formation under Lionel Scaloni.

The system is built around the genius of Lionel Messi, who operates as a roaming forward alongside Julian Alvarez. The midfield trio of Enzo Fernandez, Alexis Mac Allister and Leandro Paredes provides both defensive cover and creative spark.

The back four of Nahuel Molina, Cristian Romero, Lisandro Martínez and Nicolas Tagliafico has been relatively stingy despite Argentina’s flirtations with elimination.

Romero and Lisandro Martinez have formed a formidable central partnership throughout the tournament.

Spain vs Argentina Starting 11 Lineup (Starting XI)

Spain vs Argentina Starting Lineup? Here are Spain vs Argentina Predicted Starting Lineups and Starting XI.

The confirmed Spain vs Argentina lineups are not out yet.

Spain’s Predicted Line-up and formation against Argentina (4-2-3-1 formation)

Here is the Spain possible starting XI vs Argentina:

Spain starting lineup XI (11): GK: Unai Simón | RB: Pedro Porro | CB: Pau Cubarsí | CB: Aymeric Laporte | LB: Marc Cucurella | CM: Rodri | CM: Fabián Ruiz | RW: Lamine Yamal | AM: Dani Olmo | LW: Álex Baena | ST: Mikel Oyarzabal (C)

Spain Form

Spain recent form: W-W-W-W-W-W (6 wins, 0 draw, 0 defeats).

Argentina’s Predicted Line-up and formation against Spain (4-4-2 formation)

Here is Argentina possible starting XI vs Spain:

Argentina starting lineup XI (11): GK: Emiliano Martínez | RB: Nahuel Molina | CB: Cristian Romero | CB: Lisandro Martínez | LB: Nicolás Tagliafico | CM: Rodrigo De Paul | CM: Enzo Fernández | CM: Alexis Mac Allister | RW: Lionel Messi (C) | ST: Lautaro Martínez | LW: Julián Álvarez

Argentina Form

Argentina recent form: W-W-W-W-W-W (6 wins, 0 draw, 0 defeats).

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