History will be made when Spain and Argentina meet in the FIFA World Cup final, marking the first time the reigning European champions face the reigning Copa America champions in the tournament’s showpiece. It is also the first World Cup final featuring the world’s top two ranked teams.
Spain have been the tournament’s standout side under Luis de la Fuente.
Argentina, meanwhile, have taken a very different route to the final. Lionel Scaloni’s men have repeatedly shown resilience, overcoming extra time against Cape Verde, recovering from a two-goal deficit against Egypt in the closing stages, and fighting back to defeat England in the semi-finals.
Here is how both teams line up
Argentina Starting XI
Martínez; Montiel, Romero, Lisandro, Tagliafico; De Paul, Enzo Fernández, Mac Allister, Nico González; Messi, Julián Álvarez.
Spain Starting XI
Unai Simón; Pedro Porro, Cubarsí, Huijsen, Cucurella; Zubimendi, Pedri, Fabián Ruiz; Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams, Oyarzabal.
