Spain vs Argentina Predictions - Spain to edge Argentina and lift the FIFA World Cup for a second time

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Spain unbeaten in last 37 games; stellar defence.
Argentina free-scoring with 14 goals in 5 matches.
Prediction: Spain to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup with BTTS and a 2-1 score.

Spain have conceded once at the 2026 FIFA World Cup and are on a lengthy unbeaten run (Getty Images)

Spain were at their brilliant best in their FIFA World Cup semi-final victory in midweek and head into the final on a lengthy unbeaten run. Argentina turned in their best display of the tournament in their previous fixture but will have to play well to unlock the defence of Spain in the battle for World Cup glory. Spain are predicted to win with BTTS.

Spain are unbeaten in their last 37 fixtures.
Spain have scored 9 goals in 5 matches.
Spain have conceded 1 goal in 5 games.
Argentina have won 14 consecutive fixtures.
Argentina have scored 14 goals in 5 games.
Argentina have conceded 7 goals in 5 matches.

Head to Head

Spain and Argentina each have six victories apiece, including two draws in 14 meetings.

Spain Form

Spain produced a fine performance in their World Cup semi-final clash against France on Tuesday, scoring in each half to win by two goals to nil.

La Roja had 51% possession and ten shots in the game, with two attempts on target.

Before that result, Spain eased past Austria 3-0 in the round of 32, edged rivals Portugal 1-0 in the round of 16 and defeated Belgium 2-1 in the quarter-finals.

Earlier in the tournament, Spain started the campaign slowly with a 0-0 draw with Cape Verde before thumping Saudi Arabia 4-0, and beating Uruguay 1-0 during the group stages.

La Roja have won all of their last five matches, scoring nine goals and conceding one.

Spain were in outstanding form in their previous fixture, extending their unbeaten run to 37 matches, and with six wins from seven games at this tournament, they have the edge to come out on top against Argentina in the final and win the FIFA World Cup for the second time at the global showpiece.

Argentina Form

Argentina produced an excellent second-half performance against England in their FIFA World Cup semi-final match on Wednesday, winning 2-1 after two late strikes towards the end of the game.

La Albiceleste had 64% possession and 14 shots in the game, with six attempts on target.

Before that victory, Argentina edged Cape Verde 3-2 after extra time and then mounted a dramatic comeback from a two-goal deficit to beat Egypt 3-2 before defeating Switzerland 3-1 in the quarter-finals.

La Scaloneta faced little opposition during the group stage of the tournament, defeating Algeria 3-0, Austria 2-0, and Jordan 3-1.

La Albiceleste have won all of their last five matches, scoring 14 goals and conceding seven.

Argentina were firing on all cylinders in their previous fixture, extending their winning streak to 14 matches, and they have been scoring goals freely throughout the tournament; however, they now face Spain, whose defence has conceded just once in the finals and whose remarkable unbeaten run gives them the advantage heading into the 2026 FIFA World Cup final.

Team News

Spain

Mikel Oyarzabal scored from the spot in the first half against France, taking his tally to five goals in this edition of the FIFA World Cup.

Pedro Porro was also on the scoresheet, registering his second goal of the tournament.

Super-sub Mikel Merino has scored two goals so far.

Álex Baena, Lamine Yamal, Fabian Ruiz and Dani Almo have contributed one goal each.

Goalkeepers: Unai Simon, David Raya, Joan Garcia

Defenders: Aymeric Laporte, Marc Cucurella, Marcos Llorente, Eric Garcia, Pedro Porro, Alex Grimaldo, Pau Cubarsi, Marc Pubill

Midfielders: Rodri, Fabian Ruiz, Mikel Merino, Pedri, Gavi, Martin Zubimendi, Alex Baena

Forwards: Ferran Torres, Mikel Oyarzabal, Dani Olmo, Nico Williams, Lamine Yamal, Yeremy Pino, Borja Iglesias, Victor Munoz

Argentina

Enzo Fernández scored the equaliser against England, securing his second goal of the tournament.

Lautaro Martínez scored the winner in second-half stoppage time, taking his tally to three goals so far.

Lionel Messi has been on target with eight goals at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Alexis Mac Allister, Julian Alvarez, Cristian Romero, Giovani Lo Celso, Thiago Almada, and Lisandro Martínez have contributed one each so far.

Goalkeepers: Emiliano Martinez, Juan Musso, Geronimo Rulli

Defenders: Leonardo Balerdi, Lisandro Martínez, Facundo Medina, Nahuel Molina, Gonzalo Montiel, Nicolas Otamendi, Cristian Romero, Nicolas Tagliafico

Midfielders: Valentín Barco, Rodrigo De Paul, Enzo Fernandez, Giovani Lo Celso, Alexis Mac Allister, Exequiel Palacios, Leandro Paredes

Forwards: Thiago Almada, Julian Alvarez, Nicolas Gonzalez, Jose Manuel Lopez, Lautaro Martínez, Lionel Messi, Nicolas Paz, Giuliano Simeone

Verdict

Spain v Argentina

Spain have proven to be a tough team to crack at the 2026 FIFA World Cup and are tipped to secure a competitive BTTS win against Argentina in the final, with a 2-1 scoreline.

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