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Spain Meets Argentina in World Cup Final, Messi Defends Success

7/19/2026

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Spain will face Argentina in the World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, Sunday at 3 p.m. ET.
Aymeric Laporte warned Argentina’s tactics could destabilize match, urged referee to control them, and said Spain have tried to play fairly and avoid fouls.
Lionel Messi said the team’s success was not a fluke after the semifinal win over England and noted that reaching consecutive finals is rare achievement.

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Spain will face Argentina in the World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, Sunday at 3 p.m. ET.
Aymeric Laporte warned Argentina’s tactics could destabilize match, urged referee to control them, and said Spain have tried to play fairly and avoid fouls.
Lionel Messi said the team’s success was not a fluke after the semifinal win over England and noted that reaching consecutive finals is rare achievement.