AS: Spain to field same starting XI in World Cup final vs Argentina

Published Jul 19, 07:33 AM UTC

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According to AS, Spain coach Luis de la Fuente is expected to field the same starting eleven in the World Cup final against Argentina as in the quarterfinal against Belgium and semifinal against France. The lineup features Unai Simón in goal; a defense of Pedro Porro, Cucurella, Cubarsí, and Laporte; a midfield of Rodri, Fabián, and Dani Olmo; and a forward line of Lamine Yamal, Baena, and Oyarzabal. Pedri, a key player, was dropped from the starting eleven in the quarterfinals, with Fabián taking his place alongside Rodri. The match is scheduled for July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

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Updated: July 19, 2026 — 09:17 CEST

All indications suggest that Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente will field the same starting lineup in tonight's World Cup final against Argentina at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey as he used in the last two matches — the quarterfinal against Belgium and the semifinal against France.

Pedri, a key figure and mainstay for the national team, was dropped from the starting eleven in the quarterfinal against Belgium. However, the team did not suffer in midfield; Fabián stepped in alongside Rodri, who has improved as the tournament has progressed.

Probable Starting XI

Goalkeeper: Unai Simón
Defenders: Pedro Porro (right-back), Marc Cucurella (left-back), Pau Cubarsí and Aymeric Laporte (center-backs)
Midfielders: Rodri, Fabián, Dani Olmo
Forwards: Lamine Yamal (right), Álex Baena (left), Mikel Oyarzabal (striker)

The defense has conceded only one goal throughout the tournament.

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Fútbol en AS.comWestern

Original headline: Alineación posible de España hoy en la final del Mundial contra Argentina: el once probable de Luis de la Fuente

Original language: ES

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