Spain don shock many pipo by reaching the final of the 2026 World Cup. Dem go face Argentina for New Jersey to decide who go carry the trophy.
This na only the second time Spain don reach World Cup final for their history. The first time dem win am for South Africa for 2010.
But the big difference now na say no player from that golden generation wey win for 2010 dey the current squad. Xavi, Andrés Iniesta, Carles Puyol, Sergio Busquets, David Villa and Iker Casillas all don retire.
The last player from that era to represent Spain na Jesús Navas. He finally leave the team after winning Euro 2024.
Now the team get young stars like Lamine Yamal, wey just dey 19 years old. He be the one wey dey face Argentina legendary Lionel Messi for the final.
Spain journey to the final no easy at all. Dem start with a boring 0-0 draw against Cape Verde. But dem build momentum small small.
Dem concede only one goal for the whole tournament. That one come for the quarterfinal against Belgium, wey dem win 2-1. For semifinal, dem beat France 2-0.
Argentina own journey na different matter. Dem no face any top-15 team until England for semifinal. But every match dey tough.
Cape Verde push dem to extra time for round of 32. Egypt almost beat dem but Argentina win 3-2 for round of 16. Switzerland hold dem until Breel Embolo see red card for quarterfinal.
Against England, Argentina look like dem don lose. But dem score two goals late to win 2-1. Manager Lionel Scaloni side dey play with fire but dem always find way to win.
Spain current squad get plenty talent. Goalkeepers include Unai Simón, David Raya, and Joan García. Defenders get Pau Cubarsí, Marc Cucurella, Eric García, Alejandro Grimaldo, Aymeric Laporte, Marcos Llorente, Pedro Porro, and Marc Pubill.
Midfielders na Gavi, Mikel Merino, Pedri, Rodri, Fabián Ruiz, Martín Zubimendi, and Álex Baena. Forwards include Ferran Torres, Dani Olmo, Yéremy Pino, Nico Williams, Lamine Yamal, Mikel Oyarzabal, Víctor Muñoz, and Borja Iglesias.
Argentina squad still get Lionel Messi wey dey lead dem. Goalkeepers na Emiliano Martínez, Juan Musso, and Gerónimo Rulli. Defenders get Lisandro Martínez, Facundo Medina, Nahuel Molina, Gonzalo Montiel, Nicolás Otamendi, Cristian Romero, Nicolás Tagliafico, and Marcos Senesi.
Midfielders include Valentín Barco, Rodrigo De Paul, Enzo Fernandez, Nico González, Giovani Lo Celso, Alexis Mac Allister, Exequiel Palacios, and Leandro Paredez. Forwards get Lionel Messi and others.
Spain manager Luis de la Fuente don build new team wey fit compete for highest level. The final go be big test for both sides.
