Six battles that will decide the 2026 World Cup final between Spain and Argentina: From Lionel Messi versus Marc Cucurella to Lamine Yamal against Nico Tagliafico

Goal | 19.07.2026 14:15
There was always the feeling that Spain were the one side capable of nullifying France simply because they had Rodri in front of their back four. The Manchester City ace has had his injury issues over the past couple of years, but there was already ample evidence to suggest that he was back to his Ballon d'Or-winning best before he turned in a midfield masterclass against Les Bleus.