FIFA World Cup Game of the Day Tips (2026-07-19)

Spain and Argentina meet at MetLife Stadium with the 2026 FIFA World Cup trophy on the line.

The reigning European champions have built their run around defensive control, while Argentina arrive as the tournament’s highest-scoring team after another dramatic comeback in the semi-finals.

Spain responded to their opening draw against Cape Verde by winning six consecutive matches.

Their defensive record has attracted much of the attention, but Luis de la Fuente’s side have also scored eight goals across four knockout fixtures.

Austria were beaten 3-0 before narrow wins over Portugal, Belgium and France secured Spain’s place in the final.

Argentina’s route has been far more open. Lionel Scaloni’s side have scored 19 goals in seven tournament matches, including 11 across the knockout rounds.

Their victories over Cape Verde, Egypt, Switzerland and England all produced at least three goals, with Argentina scoring three times in each of the first three ties before beating England 2-1 in the semi-final.

The defending champions have also conceded in every knockout match.

That should encourage a Spain attack which scored twice against both Belgium and France and has found the net in every game since the opening round.

Spain may not play at the same tempo throughout the match, but they have repeatedly shown they can take their chances when space appears.

Argentina are the highest-scoring team at this World Cup and have scored at least twice in every match.

They have scored at least twice in every game at this World Cup and have regularly found decisive goals late in matches.

Even if Spain retain their usual defensive structure, keeping Argentina quiet for the entire final will be difficult.

The Asian total provides useful protection. Exactly two goals would return the stake, while three or more would produce a winning bet.

With Argentina’s four knockout matches all clearing this line and Spain offering enough attacking quality to contribute, Over 2.0 Goals looks like the strongest option for the final.