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The Clubs with the Most Players in the 2026 World Cup Final

Spain and Argentina are littered with players from Europe’s top clubs.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 19

Spain vs. Argentina—World Cup Final: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Spain is searching for its second-ever title, while Argentina hunts back-to-back crowns.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 19

Luis de la Fuente reveals Spain will not man-mark Messi in World Cup final

Spain’s coach said his players ‘we will pay close attention to him’ but would not man-mark Argentina’s Lionel Messi in Sunday’s World Cup final

The Guardian - UK · Jul 18

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Weather Wreaks Havoc on Spain’s World Cup Final Preparations

Thunderstorms and flash floods in New York-New Jersey area disrupted La Roja’s training session.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 18

Shackle Rodri the metronome and Argentina’s passion play can floor Spain

The World Cup final is a classic clash of the process team against a side riding an emotional urge to fulfil Messi’s destiny

The Guardian - UK · Jul 18

Spain Predicted Lineup vs. Argentina: World Cup Final

Spain has reached its first World Cup final since winning the competition in 2010.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 18

Spain’s Mikel Merino: ‘The focus is on being a good human first, then a good footballer’

The Arsenal midfielder talks about how Luis de la Fuente has created a team built on respect and how they plan to beat Argentina in the World Cup final

The Guardian - UK · Jul 18

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Lamine Yamal Injury: Spain Boss Provides Update for 2026 World Cup Final

Yamal took a “hard knock” during Spain’s semifinal victory over France, Luis de la Fuente revealed.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 18

God’s will? Destiny? Lionel Messi, Lamine Yamal, that photo and the World Cup final

The boy in the baby bath has unbelievably become the successor to Messi at Barcelona and now, maybe, on the world stage too

The Guardian - UK · Jul 17

Spain XI vs Argentina: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for World Cup final

Lamine Yamal and Pedro Porro fit to feature after missing training this week

Evening Standard · Jul 17

Lamine Yamal misses training before Spain vs Argentina World Cup final

Spain teenager Yamal was one of two players who missed training in New Jersey

FourFourTwo · Jul 17

Unbeatables v untouchables? Spain’s run faces ultimate test in World Cup final

Spain’s streak started after a defeat in 2024 but Argentina are no slouches – they are on an unbeaten run of 14 matches

The Guardian - UK · Jul 17

Spain have reclaimed their football identity at this World Cup but is their style boring?

The semi-final demolition of World Cup favourites France reaffirmed Spain’s style, in an enhanced and more modern form. But is it exciting to watch?

The Independent UK · Jul 17

The deeper question England must answer after latest World Cup failure

WORLD CUP 2026: The FA went big for a proven winner in Thomas Tuchel – only to fall short in familiar fashion. Miguel Delaney argues English football needs a rethink from top to bottom

The Independent UK · Jul 16

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Sports Illustrated · Jul 16

The Best Performance of the 2026 World Cup Semifinals

The rampant favorite to reach the World Cup final was unceremoniously dismantled by the tournament’s new leading contenders.

The Guardian - US · Jul 15

Lethal Spain execute plan to perfection on way to World Cup final

Brilliant buildup play has often withered but control and flawless execution overcame France’s more variable chaos

The Guardian - UK · Jul 15

‘Amazing’ Spain are peaking at right time for World Cup final, says De la Fuente

Luis de la Fuente said his team were excited but challenged them to improve after they completely outplayed a highly fancied France

France 24 · Jul 14

Brilliant Spain defeat toothless France to reach World Cup final

Spain tamed France's galaxy of stars at the Dallas Stadium to reach the World Cup final for the first time since their 2010 triumph, powering past Les Bleus 2-0 with goals by Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro. They will face either England or Argentina in the July 19 final.

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Sports Illustrated · Jul 13

Spain Predicted Lineup vs. France: World Cup Semifinal

The European champions face an imperious France in a repeat of the pair’s Euro 2024 semifinal.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 12

Spain braced to face France's firepower in World Cup semi-final

Spain will attempt to neutralise one of the most potent attacking arsenals in World Cup history on Tuesday when they take on France in a heavyweight semi-final showdown.

The Guardian - UK · Jul 11

Spain’s Mikel Merino enjoys happy knack of scoring late winners

Mikel Merino has risen from the bench to come up with the decisive goal in past two games – Spain’s first World Cup knockout victories since they won the tournament in 2010

The Independent UK · Jul 11

‘The final before the final’: Spain must improve to beat France – but two things are in their favour

The late Mikel Merino show saved Spain’s blushes – again – in Belgium quarter-final yet Luis de la Fuente’s team will need to step up the performance level against World Cup favourites France

Latin Times · Jul 11

A Spilled Save and a Super-Sub: Spain Outlasts Belgium to Reach a World Cup Semifinal

Mikel Merino's late goal off a spilled save lifts Spain past Belgium 2-1 in a World Cup thriller, setting up a semifinal clash with France.

The Guardian - AU · Jul 11

Spain full of belief as De la Fuente flags ‘high expectations’ for World Cup date with France

Spanish coach says ‘France has exceptional potential, but so do we’ after 2-1 win over Belgium

Sports Illustrated · Jul 10

Why Spain’s Refusal to Follow 2026 World Cup Script Is Its Best Shot at Glory

While Spain waits for Lamine Yamal to kick into high gear, Luis de la Fuente has been forced to rely on areas of the team without the same fizz and flash.

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