Overview
- Both teams confirmed their starting XIs for the final at MetLife Stadium with Argentina making three changes and Spain naming the same lineup that beat France.
- Gonzalo Montiel replaces Nahuel Molina at right-back for Argentina and Rodrigo De Paul plus Nicolás González return to the starting XI while Leandro Paredes and Giuliano Simeone are left out.
- Spain keep Lamine Yamal on the right wing and the defensive unit that recorded multiple clean sheets, underlining coach Luis de la Fuente’s faith in an unchanged side.
- Lionel Messi starts having scored eight goals in this tournament and 21 World Cup goals overall as he chases the Golden Boot and the career record one behind Kylian Mbappé.
- Slavko Vincic will referee the final on Sunday and the match carries heavy stakes for both nations because an Argentina win would equal Germany and Italy on four titles and Spain aim to lift the trophy for only the second time.