World Cup 2026 Final: Spain to Face Argentina in New York

The 2026 FIFA World Cup final takes place on Sunday in East Rutherford, New Jersey, with Spain and Argentina competing for the title. Argentina’s ambassador to Israel presented Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with a team jersey ahead of the match. In New York City, thousands of Argentina fans gathered in Times Square on Saturday to celebrate their team’s run. Meanwhile, a former India coach made headlines by claiming that Lionel Messi is not the greatest footballer ever, predicting Spain will win. Earlier in the tournament, France defeated England in the third-place playoff, with Kylian Mbappé scoring twice to become the all-time leading World Cup goalscorer with 22 goals. Bukayo Saka scored a hat trick for England in the losing effort. Weather also affected events near the final venue. A scheduled baseball game between the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers, set to take place miles from the stadium, was postponed due to poor conditions. The final is expected to draw a massive global audience, with both teams aiming to lift the trophy. Spain will rely on their collective play, while Argentina hopes Messi can lead them to victory.