Messi and Argentina to meet Yamal and Spain for World Cup title
AP News • • general
Key Points:
- The 2024 World Cup final will feature a clash between Argentina, led by prolific scorer Lionel Messi, and Spain, known for its strong defense, in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
- Argentina aims for its fourth World Cup title and to become the first back-to-back champion since Brazil in 1962, while Spain seeks its second title after winning in 2010.
- Argentina leads the tournament in goals scored (19), whereas Spain has allowed the fewest goals (1), highlighting a classic offense-versus-defense matchup.
- Both teams enter the final with impressive unbeaten streaks: Spain with 37 matches unbeaten across all competitions and Argentina with 13 consecutive World Cup matches without a loss.
- Spain is the early betting favorite (+120) over Argentina (+275), with odds for a draw at +200, though these figures may shift before the final.
