Argentina lineup features four-man midfield for World Cup final against Spain

Published July 19, 2026

Argentina has revealed their lineup for the 2026 FIFA World Cup final against Spain.

Julian Alvarez starts for Argentina along with Messi in front of a packed four-man midfield featuring Nico Gonzalez, Alexis Mac Allister, Enzo Fernandez and Rodrigo de Paul. Nicholas Tagliafico, Lisandro Martinez, Cristian Romero and Gonzalo Montiel at the back with Emiliano Martinez guarding the goal.

Argentinian captain Lionel Messi (L) and Argentinian midfielder Rodrigo De Paul arrive for the 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina at the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, the US on July 19, 2026. — AFP

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