The moment you’ve been waiting for: Here comes the World Cup final. After more than 100 matches with 46 teams eliminated from championship contention, the biggest FIFA tournament in history will end with Sunday’s final between Spain and Argentina.
On the one side is a Spain team that beat France in the semifinal and has quietly dominated on its way to its first final appearance since it won it all in 2010. On the other is an Argentina team, led by legendary superstar Lionel Messi, with a stunning string of comeback wins — including against England in the other semi — as it tries to defend its World Cup title.
Messi and Argentina will take on Lamine Yamal and Spain for all the glory on Sunday at New York New Jersey Stadium. And we’re confident that this will be an unforgettable matchup.
Our soccer experts share their World Cup picks for the finale with predictions for the final score.
2026 World Cup Final Predictions
Alexi Lalas
World Cup Final: Spain over Argentina, 1-0
Doug McIntyre
World Cup Final: Argentina over Spain, on penalties after a 1-1 draw
Laken Litman
World Cup Final: Argentina over Spain, 3-2
Luis Miguel Echegaray
World Cup Final: Argentina over Spain, 3-2
Matteo Bonetti
World Cup Final: Spain over Argentina, 2-0
Brian Sciaretta
World Cup Final: Spain over Argentina, 2-1 in extra time
Melissa Ortiz
World Cup Final: Spain over Argentina, 2-1
Bob Bradley
World Cup Final: Spain over Argentina, 2-0
Warren Barton
World Cup Final: Spain over Argentina, 2-1
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