Expert Parlay Selections for the 2026 World Cup Final: Spain vs. Argentina

The 2026 World Cup final will be contested by Spain and Argentina on Sunday, July 19, with each team aiming to make history. Spain could become the first nation to win multiple World Cups since the turn of the millennium, having previously lifted the trophy in 2010. Argentina could also accomplish this and become the first side since Brazil in 1962 to win consecutive titles.

World Cup parlay for Sunday

• Spain-Argentina Under 2.5 goals
• Lionel Messi anytime assist, including extra time
• Argentina to lift the Cup

FanDuel parlay odds: +874

Spain-Argentina Under 2.5 goals

Spain have conceded only one goal in the tournament, a rare lapse that saw Belgium’s Charles de Ketelaere go offside before re‑entering the play. Argentina are known for scoring at decisive moments, evident in their unlikely comeback against England. Severance supports the Under 2.5 goals market, citing the typical low‑scoring nature of finals and the absence of France.

Lionel Messi anytime assist including extra time

Messi has scored eight goals in the opening five matches, including a crucial equalizer against Egypt, and has gone without a goal in Argentina’s last two fixtures. Nevertheless, he has recorded four assists in his most recent three games after a scoreless start to the tournament. As the match is expected to be tightly contested, Messi remains the decisive influence for Argentina.

Argentina to lift the Cup

Green lists Spain as the money‑line favorite, noting their six‑game winning streak and confidence after a dominant semifinal victory over France. While Spain possess a balanced roster, Argentina’s knockout‑stage performance is compelling: they scored in extra time against Cape Verde and Switzerland, and rallied from deficits against Egypt and England. Nine of Argentina’s eleven knockout goals have come after the 78th minute.

Argentina’s tenacity is evident; they consistently find ways to secure victories. Spain may hold a defensive advantage for most of the match, but a single opportunity could prove decisive. The team’s original objective was to claim a single international trophy for Messi, and now they stand just over an hour away from capturing a fourth consecutive international title. While Spain will strive to thwart this narrative, they lack Messi’s influence and Argentina’s magic. I predict La Albiceleste will prevail.

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