East Rutherford, USA – Lionel Scaloni, the coach of the Argentine national team, has finalized the lineup he will use to face Spain in the 2026 World Cup final. However, there is still some uncertainty regarding one position in midfield.
The two teams will meet on Sunday evening at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, USA, in the tournament final. Argentina will be looking to retain their title, while Spain will be aiming to reclaim the World Cup trophy.
Press reports indicate that Scaloni has settled on his starting lineup for the match. However, he is still deciding between Rodrigo De Paul and Giuliano Simeone for a midfield position. He is expected to make his final decision before kickoff.
The expected lineup for Argentina against Spain
Goalkeeper: Emiliano Martinez.
Defense: Nahuel Molina, Cristian Romero, Lisandro Martinez, Nicolas Tagliafico.
Midfield: Rodrigo De Paul (Giuliano Simeone), Leandro Paredes, Enzo Fernandez, Alexis Mac Allister.
Attack: Lionel Messi, Julian Alvarez.
