Argentina and Spain are facing off in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, marking the first time these two footballing giants have met on the World Cup stage in six decades. The last time they squared up in the tournament was a 0-0 draw during the 1966 group stage.

The July 19 final pits Argentina, the defending 2022 champions chasing consecutive titles, against a Spain side hunting its second World Cup trophy after lifting it in 2010. Both teams entered the match with dominant runs through the tournament, and the first half reportedly ended scoreless.

What’s happening on the pitch

Argentina made notable tactical adjustments for the final. Rodrigo De Paul, Nico…