Spain and Argentina set to clash in 2026 World Cup final with odds favoring Spaniards
Argentina and Spain will meet in the 2026 World Cup final, with Spain listed as favorites by sportsbooks. Analyst Martin Green offers betting predictions, including an under-2.5-goals line.
Lionel Messi will captain Argentina as they face a youthful Lamine Yamal-led Spain in the 2026 World Cup final on Sunday in East Rutherford, New Jersey. It marks Argentina's seventh appearance in a final and Spain's second, the first since their 2010 triumph. The two sides have met 14 times previously, each recording six wins and two draws, while Spain enters the match on a 37-match unbeaten run.
FanDuel Sportsbook lists Spain at +125 on the money-line, Argentina at +260 and a draw at +200, with Spain priced as -148 favorites to win the championship. Messi is priced at +155 to score any goal, while Spain's Mikel Oyarzabal is at +165.
SportsLine analyst Martin Green, a former sports-betting professional, has released his predictions for the match. After reviewing team performances, Green favors an under-2.5-goal total at -160 odds, noting Spain's dominant display in the tournament, having scored 13 goals while conceding only one and keeping six clean sheets. Argentina has scored 19 and allowed seven but has not yet faced Spain's defense.
"You have to admire Argentina's never-say-die attitude," Green said. "They're also always in with a chance of winning any game when they have Messi in attack."
Green also identified two additional plus-money bets, which he says are available on SportsLine. Readers are directed to the platform for the full set of recommendations.