Updated
Updated · FOX Sports · Jul 17
Experts Pick Spain Over Argentina in 10 of 16 World Cup Final Forecasts
Updated
Updated · FOX Sports · Jul 17

Experts Pick Spain Over Argentina in 10 of 16 World Cup Final Forecasts

3 articles · Updated · FOX Sports · Jul 17

Summary

  • Ten of 16 expert predictions backed Spain to beat defending champion Argentina in Sunday’s World Cup final, with 2-1 the most common scoreline.
  • Spain reached its first final since its 2010 title by beating France in the semifinal, while Argentina advanced after another comeback win, this time against England.
  • Lionel Messi leads Argentina’s bid to retain the trophy against a Spain side fronted by Lamine Yamal at New York New Jersey Stadium.
  • The final will close the biggest FIFA World Cup yet after more than 100 matches and 46 teams were eliminated.

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