FIFA 2026 World Cup Final - Spain vs. Argentina Predictions

Match Details

Date: 20/7/26 5:00AM

Venue: MetLife Stadium, New York/New Jersey, USA.

Current Betting Odds

Spain: $2.25

Draw: $3.00

Argentina: $3.60

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We have Spain vs. Argentina predictions for the World Cup Final on Monday, July 20 at 5:00am at MetLife Stadium.

Spain have emerged as the favourites to win the World Cup at $2.25, but looking for consecutive World Cup wins is Argentina, who will be tough to stop on Monday morning.

Best Bet

Argentina

Win

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$3.60

Punters got $3 for Argentina to beat England in regular time on Thursday, and the odds are even better for the World Cup Final.

We understand why Spain are the favourites after beating France 2-0, but Argentina couldn’t have looked more impressive when beating England 2-1, especially after being down 1-0 with only 10-15 minutes remaining.

It was an onslaught on attack for Argentina, and it was orchestrated by Lionel Messi. He whipped in numerous balls into the box, and they could have easily scored a couple more goals if it hadn’t been for Jordan Pickford in goal for England.

They have shown throughout the World Cup that they’re never beaten, and they can turn defence into attack in the blink of an eye. That’s what Spain will have to contend with, and it could be too much for the favourites.

Argentina knows what it takes to win a World Cup, having done so in 2022, and that could be the difference. Messi is a player who deserves to lift another trophy, and he could close his sparkling career for Argentina with a World Cup-winning double.

The $3.60 with head-to-head markets is a fantastic price. They are paying $2.27 to lift the trophy, which is also worth including in picks in case the game goes to extra time, but the best value is with Argentina in regular time.

Same Game Multi Bet

Argentina H2H, Lionel Messi Goal or Assist, Both Teams to Score, Over 2.5 Goals

SGM

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$7.75

Messi is the best player on the field, and he showed that in the semi-final win over England. He didn’t score a goal, but he assisted in both of their goals, and we expect more of the same on Monday. He had the ball on a string, and when he whips balls into the box, his teammates are usually there to score. Punters get $2 for Messi to score or assist, which is a good price.

We have Argentina winning 2-1, so we’re including both teams to score and over 2.5 goals. Spain’s defence is good, but playing negative football won’t win the World Cup, so they should be more expansive. That could allow Argentina to score a double, in what could be a similar game to their semi-final.

The World Cup Final multi pays $7.75, and it pays $6.50 for Argentina to lift the trophy, which is also worth backing.

Value Bet

Argentina 2-1

Correct Score

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$12.00

Punters get value odds of $12 for Argentina to win 2-1, and we believe it has a good chance of cashing.

Argentina showed what they can do when trailing England on Thursday, and it’s not the first time they have conceded the first goal and won the game.

They’re the comeback kids in 2026, and Spain could score the opening goal before Argentina comes fighting back to steal the World Cup from Spain’s grasp.

Sports Journalist

Daryl Curnow

Daryl is a professional punter and sports analyst with over 15 years of industry experience. After studying English at the University of Auckland, he began as a racing journalist before moving into full-time betting in 2009. Known for his sharp eye and deep market insight, Daryl specialises in horse racing, NRL, AFL, NBA, NFL, UFC, rugby, and US college sports - earning a reputation as one of the most trusted voices in the game.