Spain Reveals Squad for FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Against Argentina

Spain's Final Squad Unveiled

Spain has officially announced their starting lineup for the FIFA World Cup 2026 final, where they will face off against the reigning champions, Argentina. Captain Rodri will lead the midfield as La Roja aims to secure their first world title since 2010. Unai Simon will guard the goal, supported by a defensive line featuring Pedro Porro, Aymeric Laporte, Pau Cubarsi, and Marc Cucurella. The midfield trio includes Rodri, Fabian Ruiz, and Dani Olmo, while the attacking front is bolstered by the young talent Lamine Yamal and captain Mikel Oyarzabal.

Journey to the Final: Semi-final Victory Over France

Spain reached the final after a decisive 2-0 win against France in the semi-finals. Oyarzabal scored from a penalty in the first half, awarded after Yamal was fouled. Pedro Porro secured the victory with a goal in the second half. Yamal's performance was pivotal, as he won the penalty by dispossessing Lucas Digne. Despite a disallowed goal for offside, Spain's defense remained solid, achieving their sixth clean sheet in seven matches, even as France struggled to create significant scoring opportunities.

The Final Clash

The European champions have showcased impressive defensive skills throughout the tournament, maintaining six clean sheets in seven games. They are now just one win away from claiming their second FIFA World Cup title, having previously triumphed in South Africa in 2010. Their opponents, Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, are also vying for back-to-back championships after defeating England 2-1 in the semi-finals.

Spain's Starting Lineup:

Unai Simon, Pedro Porro, Aymeric Laporte, Pau Cubarsi, Marc Cucurella, Rodri (captain), Fabian Ruiz, Dani Olmo, Lamine Yamal, Mikel Oyarzabal, Bryan Zaragoza.