Spain vs Argentina 2026 World Cup Final Lineups

Spain Keep Unchanged XI, Argentina Make Three Changes

The 104th World Cup final in New Jersey pits European champions Spain against reigning world champions Argentina. Spain comes in as favorites after a dominant 2‑0 semi‑final win over France, while Argentina aims for back‑to‑back titles under Lionel Messi. Luis de la Fuente retained the same starting eleven that beat France, whereas Lionel Scaloni reshuffled three players from the England semi‑final.

Spain’s coach confirmed Pedro Porro overcame muscle tightness and is ready to start, and Lamine Yamal, who managed hamstring and groin issues, also features from the off. The attack will be spearheaded by Mikel Oyarzabal and Dani Olmo, while Rodri captains the side in midfield. Defenders include Pau Cubarsi, Aymeric Laporte and Marc Cucurella, with Unai Simón in goal.

Starting Elevens for the Final

• Spain XI: Unai Simón; Pedro Porro, Pau Cubarsi, Aymeric Laporte, Marc Cucurella; Rodri; Baena Ruiz; Lamine Yamal, Mikel Oyarzabal, Dani Olmo.
• Argentina XI: Emiliano Martínez; Gonzalo Montiel, Cristian Romero, Lisandro Martínez, Nicolás Tagliafico; Enzo Fernández, Alexis Mac Allister, Rodrigo De Paul; Julián Alvarez, Lionel Messi.

Matchday Substitutes

• Spain subs: Robert Sánchez, Alejandro García, Cameron Pubill, Francisco Grimaldo, Alejandro García, Álvaro Llorente, Pedri Merino, Gavi, Iñigo Zubimendi, Pedri, Alejandro Torres, Benito Pino, Estanislao Williams, Lucas Muñoz, Fermín Iglesias.
• Argentina subs: Agustín Muñoz, Leandro Rulli, Germán Senesi, Nicolás Otamendi, Aldréi Medina, Nahuel Molina, Leandro Paredes, Cristian Barco, Guido Rodríguez Lo Celso, Exequiel Palacios, Alan Mazam, Giuliano Simeone, Juan Pablo Paz, Gonzalo López, Facundo Martínez.