Spain vs Argentina - World Cup Final 2026 Betting Tips (19/07/2026)

Spain and Argentina meet in the finals of World Cup 2026. Spain are 2.25 favourites with bet365 to secure a third title. Argentina, who are looking for back-to-back World Cup wins, can be backed at 3.50 with the draw priced at 3.00.

We expect this to be a close contest but one that Spain should win. They were brilliant against France in the semi-final where they controlled large parts of the game and found the quality in attack. Argentina, meanwhile, have been in trouble in many of their knockout matches before finding a way to progress.

Reasons to Follow this Bet

• Spain are the stronger team and will dominate the ball against an Argentina side that can battle but look a little short of quality if they can't get Messi into the game.

• Spain have the wide players to cause issues against an Argentina side that likes to play very narrow. Expect Yamal and Baena, plus full-backs Porro and Cucurella to see plenty of the ball.

• Argentina have conceded seven goals in their last five games and are vulnerable at the back when their centre backs push too high looking to win the ball, something Spain will be able to take advantage of with the way they quickly move the ball.

Spain vs Argentina - Team News

Spain have a settled side and no major injury issues. Nico Williams and Yeremy Pino are both fit again but Alex Baena is likely to be prefered on the left wing. Spain played Fabián Ruiz next to Rodri in midfield in the last two matches and should do the same here. Expect Pedri and Mikel Marino to feature later in the contest.

Argentina have had a day less to prepare but are also likely to play a similar side that managed to overcome England. Once again, the biggest call for them will be who partners Lionel Messi in attack. Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez will battle it out for that place. There is a chance De Paul comes back into the team in place of Simone.

Spain vs Argentina Line-ups

Spain: Simón - Cucurella, Laporte, Cubarsi, Porro - Rodri, Ruiz - Baena, Olmo, Yamal - Oyarzabal.

Argentina: E Martinez - Molina, Romero, L Martinez, Tagliafico - Mac Allister, Paredes, Fernandez, De Paul - Messi, Alvarez.