World Cup Final Line-ups: Messi Leads Argentina as Spain Field Teen Star Yamal
Argentina has confirmed its starting XI for Sunday’s World Cup final, with Lionel Messi partnering Julián Álvarez up front as the defending champions chase back-to-back titles. Emiliano “Dibu” Martínez starts in goal, behind a back four of Montiel, Romero, Lisandro Martínez and Tagliafico. Rodrigo De Paul, Enzo Fernández, Alexis Mac Allister and Nico González complete the midfield. Spain counters with Unai Simón in goal, flanked by Pedro Porro, Pau Cubarsí, Aymeric Laporte and Marc Cucurella. Rodri and Fabián Ruiz anchor the middle of the park, while Álex Baena, Dani Olmo and teenage sensation Lamine Yamal support striker Mikel Oyarzabal in attack. Both unbeaten sides meet at the New York–New Jersey Stadium at 8 p.m. WAT, where Argentina will defend their crown and Spain chase a first World Cup title.
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