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Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.Lionel Messi’s legacy is safe and secure, but a second World Cup win would serve as an unbelievable way for the Argentine legend to potentially finish his international career.Messi has defied his age throughout the World Cup, contending for the Golden Boot and assisting on each of Argentina’s two goals in a comeback win over England in the semifinal. If he wants to go out on top, he will have to find some of that same magic against a Spanish team that has conceded just one goal in the tournament.Spain represents a defensive challenge perhaps not seen by Argentina in this World Cup, but nothing so far has been able to pull the focus of Messi and the rest of his teammates off lifting the trophy once again.If Argentina is going to go back-to-back, Messi is likely going to have something to do with it on Sunday.The Sporting News is tracking Lionel Messi’s live stats and highlights from the World Cup final against Spain. Follow along below for the latest updates.Argentina vs. Spain score2026 WORLD CUP HQ:Latest World Cup news | Full World Cup schedule | Updated World Cup bracketLionel Messi stats todayMinutes: Goals: Assists: Shots: Shots on target:Passes: Pass completion: Touches: Did Lionel Messi score a goal today?This section will be updated after kickoff.LIVE:Follow Spain vs. Argentina updates from 2026 World Cup finalLionel Messi highlights, updates from Argentina vs. Spain in World Cup final(All times ET)2:30 p.m. — After Kylian Mbappe’s two goals yesterday, it’ll take three goals or two goals and an assist for Messi to win the Golden Boot. That’s likely not Messi’s concern right now; a world championship would be enough to satisfy him.2:20 p.m. — Messi is in the building and ready to go ahead of his third World Cup final.🚨 LEO MESSI HAS ARRIVED! pic.twitter.com/h59eJBhSne— BarçaTimes (@BarcaTimes) July 19, 2026MORE LIONEL MESSI NEWS:Updated Golden Boot rankingsMessi and the oldest players to win a World CupTracking Messi vs. Mbappe all-time World Cup goals raceMost goals in one World Cup: Where Messi ranksHow Messi compares to Pele, other greats at age 39How to watch Lionel Messi in 2026 World Cup finalTV channel: FoxLive stream: fubo,Fox One, Fox Sports app/websiteWe’ve reached the end of Messi’s World Cup run and World Cup career one way or another, but you can watch his final game of the tournament on Fox.Cord-cutters can tune into the game using fubo.World Cup 2026 remaining scheduleThe World Cup is down to just one game, with Argentina facing Spain for the title.FinalDateTime (ET)MatchLocationSun, Jul. 193 p.m.Spain vs. ArgentinaMetLife Stadium (East Rutherford, NJ)