Confirmed Lineups for Spain and Argentina in the FIFA World Cup Final

Everything is set for the 2026 FIFA World Cup final. Luis de la Fuente has confirmed the starting XI that Spain will field against Argentina, sticking with the same lineup that defeated Belgium and France.

The wait is over. Spain and Argentina have officially confirmed the players who will take the field at MetLife Stadium for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final, where the tournament's two most consistent teams will battle for football's biggest prize.

Head coach Luis de la Fuente has decided to keep faith in the lineup that has delivered throughout the knockout stage, naming the same starting XI that secured victories over Belgium and France. On the other side, Lionel Scaloni will also rely on his strongest squad as Argentina looks to successfully defend the World Cup title it won four years ago.

Spain Sticks With Its Winning Formula

The Spanish manager has made no changes from the previous two matches, meaning Pedri will once again begin the game on the bench, while Fabián Ruiz keeps his place in midfield.

Both Lamine Yamal and Pedro Porro have also been named in the starting lineup despite finishing the semifinal against France with minor physical discomfort. Both players recovered in time to feature in the biggest match of the tournament.

Spain's starting XI for the final is:

Unai Simón; Pedro Porro, Pau Cubarsí, Aymeric Laporte, Marc Cucurella; Rodri, Fabián Ruiz, Dani Olmo; Lamine Yamal, Mikel Oyarzabal, and Álex Baena.

Argentina Chases Back-to-Back World Cup Titles

Meanwhile, Argentina will look to retain its World Cup crown with the squad that has consistently delivered under head coach Lionel Scaloni. After defeating England in a thrilling semifinal, La Albiceleste now faces a Spain side that has remained unbeaten throughout the knockout rounds.

Led by stars such as Lionel Messi, Julián Álvarez, Enzo Fernández, and Lautaro Martínez, the reigning world champions will aim to use their experience on the biggest stage to add another star to their illustrious history.

Argentina's lineup for the World Cup Final is as follows:

Emiliano Martínez; Montiel, Romero, Lisandro Martínez, Tagliafico; Mac Allister, De Paul, Enzo Fernández, Nico González; Messi and Julián Álvarez.