{"id":10274,"date":"2026-07-19T05:43:06","date_gmt":"2026-07-19T00:43:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=10274"},"modified":"2026-07-19T05:43:06","modified_gmt":"2026-07-19T00:43:06","slug":"spain-vs-argentina-who-is-predicted-to-win-final-fifa-world-cup-2026-betting-odds-revealed-just-jared-celebrity-news-and-gossip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=10274","title":{"rendered":"Spain vs. Argentina: Who Is Predicted to Win? Final FIFA World Cup 2026 Betting Odds Revealed &#8211; Just Jared &#8211; Celebrity News and Gossip"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"post-2248638\">\n<p>\t\t\t\t<!-- Franchise logo or primary category --><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t<!-- post title --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/post title --><\/p>\n<p><!-- subheader --><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t<!-- post thumbnail --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"tpd-post-thumbnail-container caption_belowImage credit_onImage\"><img width=\"788\" height=\"444\" src=\"https:\/\/www.justjared.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/spain-vs-argentina-788x444.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium tpd-force-16x9-aspect-ratio wp-post-image\" alt=\"Spain vs Argentina close up Messi World Cup 2026\" decoding=\"sync\" fetchpriority=\"high\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.justjared.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/spain-vs-argentina-428x241.jpg 428w, https:\/\/www.justjared.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/spain-vs-argentina-788x444.jpg 788w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 430px) 100px, 788px\" loading=\"eager\"\/><figcaption><span class=\"credit-text\">Credit: Getty<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- \/post thumbnail --><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justjared.com\/tags\/2026-fifa-world-cup\/\" class=\"celebrity-tag-link\"><strong class=\"celebrity-tag-strong\">2026 FIFA World Cup<\/strong><\/a> is down to one final match.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spain and Argentina will face off in the championship game on Sunday (July 19) at MetLife Stadium (temporarily known as New York New Jersey Stadium for the World Cup) in East Rutherford, New Jersey.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Defending champions Argentina are looking to win back-to-back World Cups behind <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justjared.com\/tags\/lionel-messi\/\" class=\"celebrity-tag-link\"><strong class=\"celebrity-tag-strong\">Lionel Messi<\/strong><\/a>, while Spain is aiming to capture its second World Cup title after last winning in 2010.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, who is expected to come out on top?<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\u2018NEVER SAY DIE!\u2019 Will Messi guide Argentina past Spain to win the World Cup? | ESPN FC\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/w-Aya_slvqk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"h-spain-is-the-favorite-to-win-the-2026-fifa-world-cup-final\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spain Is the Favorite to Win the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to prediction market <a href=\"https:\/\/kalshi.com\/markets\/kxmenworldcup\/mens-world-cup-winner\/kxmenworldcup-26?op_market_ticker=KXMENWORLDCUP-26-ES\">Kalshi<\/a>, where the betting volume has reached over $1.3 billion, Spain is currently the favorite to win the trophy in 2026.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-kalshi-gives-spain-a-58-7-chance-of-beating-argentina\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kalshi Gives Spain a 58.7% Chance of Beating Argentina<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As of publication, Kalshi gives Spain a 58.7% chance of winning the World Cup final, compared to 42.4% for Argentina.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-argentina-is-fighting-to-win-back-to-back-world-cup-titles\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Argentina Is Fighting to Win Back-to-Back World Cup Titles<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spain has been one of the tournament\u2019s most dominant teams, defeating Portugal in the Round of 16, Belgium in the quarterfinals and France 2-0 in the semifinals. <\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-spain-is-seeking-its-first-world-cup-victory-since-2010\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spain Is Seeking Its First World Cup Victory Since 2010<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Argentina, meanwhile, has continued its remarkable run after winning the 2022 World Cup. Led by <strong>Lionel Messi<\/strong>, the squad advanced past Egypt, Switzerland and England to reach another final. A victory would give Argentina its fourth World Cup title and make it the first nation to successfully defend the trophy back-to-back since Brazil in 1962.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-lionel-messi-could-lead-argentina-to-its-fourth-world-cup-trophy\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lionel Messi Could Lead Argentina to Its Fourth World Cup Trophy<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While Spain enters the match as the betting favorite, the final is expected to be a close contest between two of soccer\u2019s biggest teams.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-here-s-when-and-where-to-watch-the-spain-vs-argentina-final\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Here\u2019s When and Where to Watch the Spain vs. Argentina Final<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The FIFA World Cup final kicks off on Sunday (July 19) at 3 p.m. ET on Fox and Telemundo.<\/p>\n<p><center><br \/>\n<noscript><a href=\"https:\/\/poll.fm\/17258063\">Who will win the 2026 World Cup?<\/a><\/noscript><\/center><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justjared.com\/2026\/07\/16\/world-cup-2026-halftime-show-performers-full-lineup-for-sundays-argentina-vs-spain-final\/\">full list of performers<\/a> for the World Cup final.<\/p>\n<p class=\"categories single-categories\">Posted To:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.justjared.com\/tags\/2026-fifa-world-cup\/\" rel=\"tag\">2026 Fifa World Cup<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justjared.com\/tags\/2026-world-cup\/\" rel=\"tag\">2026 World Cup<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justjared.com\/tags\/argentina\/\" rel=\"tag\">Argentina<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justjared.com\/tags\/betting\/\" rel=\"tag\">Betting<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justjared.com\/tags\/betting-odds\/\" rel=\"tag\">Betting Odds<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justjared.com\/tags\/fifa-world-cup\/\" rel=\"tag\">Fifa World Cup<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justjared.com\/tags\/odds\/\" rel=\"tag\">Odds<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justjared.com\/tags\/soccer\/\" rel=\"tag\">Soccer<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justjared.com\/tags\/spain\/\" rel=\"tag\">Spain<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justjared.com\/tags\/sports\/\" rel=\"tag\">Sports<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justjared.com\/tags\/world-cup\/\" rel=\"tag\">World Cup<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<script async=\"async\" data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/pl30214220.effectivecpmnetwork.com\/9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<div id=\"container-9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\"><\/div>\r\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Credit: Getty The 2026 FIFA World Cup is down to one final match. Spain and Argentina will face off in the championship game on Sunday (July 19) at MetLife Stadium (temporarily known as New York New Jersey Stadium for the World Cup) in East Rutherford, New Jersey. 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