​Out of 48 participants, only two remain. Spain and Argentina will face off in the World Cup final next Sunday (19).For the Europeans, it is a chance to win the second world title in their history. For the South Americans, the reigning champions, it would be their fourth.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe match will be played at New York/New Jersey Stadium, starting at 4:00 p.m. (Brasília time).Check out more details about the finalists below and leave your prediction for the match in the comments:The only World Cup trophy won by Spain came in 2010, when they beat the Netherlands in the final.For Argentina, the first title came in 1978, also against the Netherlands.In 1986, they won the final against Germany. In the last World Cup, France finished as runners-up against the Argentinians.Spain and Argentina could have faced each other as early as the round of 32 if either of them had finished second in the group stage.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementBut both topped their groups and made their way to the final (one with more drama than the other).Argentina come into the match with two extra-time games in their legs, while Spain settled all of their knockout ties within 90 minutes. Will that make the difference?Check out all of the finalists’ matches in this World Cup below:🇪🇸 SpainSpain 0 x 0 Cape Verde – group stageSpain 4 x 0 Saudi Arabia – group stageSpain 1 x 0 Uruguay – group stageSpain 3 x 0 Austria – round of 32Spain 1 x 0 Portugal – round of 16Spain 2 x 1 Belgium – quarter-finalsSpain 2 x 0 France – semi-final🇦🇷 ArgentinaAdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementArgentina 3 x 0 Algeria – group stageArgentina 2 x 0 Austria – group stageArgentina 3 x 1 Jordan – group stageArgentina 3 x 2 Cape Verde (extra time) – round of 32Argentina 3 x 2 Egypt – round of 16Argentina 3 x 1 Switzerland (extra time) – quarter-finalsArgentina 2 x 1 England – semi-finalFor Spain, the standout individual is someone who may not directly contribute with goals and assists, but influences the game like few others.Rodri has been the maestro in midfield, the most dominant area of Luis de la Fuente’s team.📸 MAURO PIMENTEL – AFP or licensorsThat leading role stands out even more because of Lamine Yamal’s ups and downs, after he arrived at the tournament carrying an injury.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementFor Argentina, the biggest star is obvious for everyone to see and could be no one else: Lionel Messi.The No. 10 is the World Cup’s top scorer and already became the tournament’s all-time leading scorer in the group stage.📸 Shaun Botterill – 2026 Getty ImagesIn the later rounds, however, forwards Lautaro Martínez and Julián Álvarez scored decisive goals to send Argentina through.The World Cup final goes beyond the on-field clash between Spaniards and Argentinians.The pre-match show will feature Laura Pausini, Nicole Scherzinger, Robbie Williams and influencer IShowSpeed, as well as a special appearance by Tom Cruise.Adver