Spain and Argentina set to clash in 2026 World Cup final with betting odds released
Spain and Argentina will meet in the 2026 World Cup final on Sunday, with sportsbooks listing Spain as the favorite and offering various betting lines, including a suggested under-2.5-goal total.
Lionel Messi will captain Argentina as they face Spain in the 2026 World Cup final scheduled for Sunday at 3 p.m. ET in East Rutherford, N.J. The two nations have met 14 times previously, each recording six victories and two draws, while Spain enters the match on a 37-match unbeaten run.
FanDuel Sportsbook lists Spain at +130 on the money-line, Argentina at +260 and a draw at +195. The over/under for total goals is set at 2.5, with Spain favored at -154 to win the title and Argentina at +134. Messi is offered odds of +155 to score at any time, and Lamine Yamal at +230.
SportsLine analyst Martin Green, who has a background in sports betting and has posted a 20-9 record on World Cup picks this year, recommends betting the under 2.5-goal total at -164. He noted Spain’s strong defensive record in the tournament, having conceded only four goals while scoring 13, and highlighted Argentina’s offensive output of 19 goals despite facing a tougher 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’s detailed selections are available on SportsLine, where readers can view his full set of recommendations for the match.