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Posted on 07/19/2026 12:56:07 PM PDT by jroehl
**2026 World Cup Final: Argentina vs Spain – Preview & Key Notes**
Defending champions **Argentina** face off against **Spain** today (July 19) in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey (3:00 PM ET kickoff).
### Quick Breakdown: - **Argentina** (led by 39-year-old Lionel Messi) are chasing history — a back-to-back World Cup title, something only Brazil has done (1958 & 1962). - **Spain** bring a young, dynamic squad featuring Lamine Yamal and a 37-game unbeaten run. They play a possession-based, high-pressing style that has dominated Europe. - This is a clash of styles: Argentina’s experience, grit, and Messi magic vs. Spain’s technical brilliance and squad depth.
### Atmosphere & Notable Guests: - Massive global audience expected (projected 1.5+ billion viewers). - U.S. President Donald Trump is attending (his first match of the tournament) and will present the trophy with FIFA President Gianni Infantino. - Argentine President Javier Milei is watching from home due to superstition.
A true final between two football powerhouses. Who are you taking — Argentina for the repeat or Spain to claim their second star?
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EEEEwwwww “Fussball” seems to largely run by some sort of random number generator.
OTOH, soccer is good exercise and competitive learning for USA kids.
Argentina is playing for PKs.
What’s going on so far?
Is it over yet?
I know it is kind of stupid. But it is notable, apparently.
How can this be a major international sporting event without Tom Brady?
Nothing.
I wish the half time show was over.
Nil. Isn’t that how they say that?
I’m just glad there’s been no incidents of terrorism yet.
Am rooting for Argentina, dont want to see Spain’s Jew hating country win anything..GO ARGENTINA!!
I kid because I care (Chris Myers, ESPN, 2006)
Funny thing that the “Fascist” Franco saved 200,000 Jews during WWII from the extermination camps.
Hey Goodell, that’s how you do a halftime show
Now you cant even recognize Spain, the Jews that remain they all want to leave they are terrified of even showing anything that shows they are Jewish
There is already a live discussion about the World Cup...
https://freerepublic.com/focus/chat/4387314/posts?page=270#270
I was waiting for a wardrobe malfunction.
I wish they would broadcast the Egyptian team praying for curses against Christians and Jews during their halftime lovefest.
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/YfU8MQ76Cqw
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