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Spain vs. Argentina: 2026 World Cup Final - July 19th, New York New Jersey Stadium
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World Cup Final: Spain vs. Argentina Goalscorer Picks & Best Player Prop Bets

Soccer's global showpiece takes place in New York/New Jersey as defending champions Argentina collide with Euro 2024 victors Spain in the World Cup Final.

Spain are +125 favourites to win in normal time, Argentina are valued at +260, with the draw at full-time, which would send the final to extra-time, available at +200.

There are a plethora of goalscorer and player prop markets on offer for the game as stars from both sides line up to be the headline-makers in what should be a riveting clash between two of the sport's powerhouses.

Spain vs. Argentina Goalscorer Picks

Lionel Messi to score anytime (+160)

It is a very obvious suggestion but Lionel Messi to inspire his country once again and score in the final seems attractively priced at +160.

Messi has scored eight goals in the tournament so far, level with France's Kylian Mbappe at the top of the goal charts before Les Bleus' third-place playoff against England on Saturday.

Even at 39, the Inter Miami ace is able to dictate games and it would not be a surprise to see him celebrating yet another goal on the international stage - in fact on the biggest stage of them all - on Sunday.

Mikel Merino to score anytime (+550)

Spain's goalscorer options are plentiful, with the likes of Mikel Oyarzabal (+160) and Lamine Yamal (+240) among the players who many will fancy to get on the scoresheet against Argentina.

However, for more value backing Arsenal's versatile Mikel Merino to be Spain's hero might pay off.

Merino helped the Gunners win the Premier League title in 2025/26, chipping in with four goals, and he has come off the bench to help La Roja very effectively this summer.

Merino scored the winner against both Portugal and Belgium, has scored 12 goals from 50 caps, and has proved time and again that he doesn't need many chances to find the back of the net.

Best player prop bets

Alexis Mac Allister to get an assist (+700)

Argentina midfielder Alexis Mac Allister has enjoyed a fine World Cup, in contrast to what was an indifferent club season for Liverpool in 2025/26 in the Premier League.

Mac Allister has scored one goal and provided one assist in the tournament but came close to adding to that tally against England when he hit the post twice and was involved in much of the South Americans' best work in the final third.

If the final is tight and tense, Argentina may need to rely on someone like the 27-year-old for their creativity and Mac Allister could well be the man to deliver on Sunday.

Nicolas Tagliafico to be booked (+333)

The card market is enticing for the final and there could be value to be had in backing Argentine left-back Nicolas Tagliafico to be shown a yellow card.

The 33-year-old will be tested by Spain's youthful wonderkid Lamine Yamal out wide and even though he has yet to be booked in the tournament, a yellow card may well be coming his way in New York/New Jersey.

The Lyon full-back has picked up 15 bookings from 82 caps for his country so is no stranger to a card on the international stage.

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World Cup Final: Spain vs. Argentina odds

Spain

+125

Tie

+200

Argentina

+260

Spain vs. Argentina Player Props

Anytime goalscorer

Lionel Messi (Argentina)

+160

Mikel Oyarzabal (Spain)

+160

Lamine Yamal (Spain)

+240

Ferran Torres (Spain)

+260

Julian Alvarez (Argentina)

+260

Lautaro Martinez (Argentina)

+260

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This article was written by a partner sports writer via Spotlight Sports Group. All odds displayed on this page were correct at the time of writing and are subject to withdrawal or change at any time.

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