Argentina's Possible Lineup Against Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final

Lionel Scaloni has a full squad available as Argentina goes in search of back-to-back World Cup titles. The main question is whether Giuliano Simeone will keep his place or Rodrigo De Paul will return to the starting lineup.

Argentina chases back-to-back World Cup titles

Argentina is one victory away from adding another historic chapter to one of the greatest eras in the national team's history.

La Albiceleste will face Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final this Sunday with the opportunity to claim a fourth world title and become the first nation since Brazil in 1962 to successfully defend the trophy.

Lionel Scaloni's side arrives at the final after surviving four demanding knockout matches, once again showing the resilience and character that have defined this generation.

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A full squad available for the final

Argentina's preparations for the championship match have progressed without any major setbacks.

The team's trip from Atlanta to New Jersey was delayed because of weather conditions, but the defending champions eventually arrived at the host city without further complications.

With no injured or suspended players, Scaloni will be able to choose from his entire squad against one of the most impressive teams of the tournament.

The main question is in midfield

The biggest selection dilemma for the Argentina coach involves one position in midfield.

Giuliano Simeone started the semifinal victory over England and produced a strong performance, but Rodrigo De Paul is fully fit again and pushing to reclaim his place in the starting lineup.

The rest of the team is expected to remain unchanged, with Lionel Messi and Julián Álvarez leading the attack in search of another World Cup triumph.

Argentina's projected lineup vs. Spain

With every player available, Scaloni could select the following starting XI for the final:

Projected Argentina lineup (4-4-2): Emiliano Martínez; Nahuel Molina, Cristian Romero, Lisandro Martínez, Nicolás Tagliafico; Giuliano Simeone, Enzo Fernández, Leandro Paredes, Alexis Mac Allister; Julián Álvarez and Lionel Messi.

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La Albiceleste aims to make history

Standing in Argentina's way is a Spain team looking to win its second FIFA World Cup after lifting the trophy in South Africa in 2010.

Argentina, however, has an opportunity to achieve something no national team has accomplished in more than six decades. Victory would allow La Albiceleste to retain the title won in Qatar 2022 and become the first back-to-back world champion since Pelé's Brazil in 1958 and 1962.