Spain vs ArgentinaBetting Tips, Prediction & Preview
Argentina have taken a much harder road to get here. La Albiceleste have looked shaky at multiple points in the tournament — including a dire 0-2 deficit against Egypt — but have found a way to fight back every single time, largely on the back of Messi’s brilliance. In the semi-final against England, they trailed before scoring twice in the final five minutes, with Messi assisting both goals and Lautaro Martínez heading home a stoppage-time winner. Argentina have scored in every single game of the tournament, and with Messi in Golden Boot form, they remain more than capable of hurting any opponent, even one as defensively sound as Spain.
Argentina are chasing a piece of history here too — no side has successfully defended the World Cup since Brazil in 1962, with only Brazil (1958/1962) and Italy (1934/1938) ever managing back-to-back titles.
Every major sportsbook lists Spain as the favourite in regulation time, though the odds for a draw and for Argentina remain close across the board — a sign that oddsmakers expect a tight, low-event final rather than one side pulling clearly away. Squawka’s model, alongside Kalshi and bet365, all lean toward Spain, with the most commonly cited scoreline prediction being Spain 2-1 Argentina.
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