The World Cup final is set. Argentina booked their place with a dramatic 2-1 win over England in the semi-finals, while Spain dispatched France 2-0 to reach the championship match. The two sides will meet Sunday, July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, with the trophy on the line.
Argentina reached the final on the strength of their attack, edging England 2-1 in a tightly contested semi-final. Spain, meanwhile, has looked increasingly dominant as the tournament progressed, controlling the midfield in their win over France to book a return trip to the final.
This will be the first meeting between the two nations at this stage of a World Cup. Both teams have leaned on individual brilliance and disciplined defending to get this far, setting up a final that promises to be closely fought from the opening whistle.
England and France will meet in the third-place playoff, also on July 19, in Miami. Kickoff times for both matches will be confirmed closer to the weekend.