Spain vs Argentina confirmed lineups are here. Get the official team news, match prediction, latest betting odds, and top tips for this World Cup clash.
Spain vs Argentina Confirmed Lineups
Competition | World Cup |
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Match Date | Sunday 19 July 2026 |
Kick-off Time | 20:00 UK time |
Venue | New York New Jersey Stadium |
The starting lineups for the World Cup fixture between Spain and Argentina have been confirmed.
Spain Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: Unai Simón, Pedro Porro, Aymeric Laporte, Marc Cucurella, Pau Cubarsí, Dani Olmo, Álex Baena, Rodri, Lamine Yamal, Fabián Ruiz, Mikel Oyarzabal
Substitutes: Alejandro Grimaldo, David Raya, Nico Williams, Yéremy Pino, Martín Zubimendi, Pedri, Víctor Muñoz, Ferran Torres, Eric García, Marcos Llorente, Gavi, Borja Iglesias, Joan García, Mikel Merino, Marc Pubill
Argentina Starting XI
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI: Emiliano Martínez, Cristian Romero, Gonzalo Montiel, Nicolás Tagliafico, Lisandro Martínez, Nico González, Alexis Mac Allister, Rodrigo De Paul, Enzo Fernández, Julián Alvarez, Lionel Messi
Substitutes: José Manuel López, Thiago Almada, Giovani Lo Celso, Giuliano Simeone, Lautaro Martínez, Nahuel Molina, Nicolás Otamendi, Nico Paz, Leandro Paredes, Facundo Medina, Gerónimo Rulli, Juan Musso, Marcos Senesi, Exequiel Palacios, Valentín Barco
Spain vs Argentina Immediate Reaction
Spain
Spain line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Mikel Oyarzabal leading the attack. He is supported by an inventive creative trio of Lamine Yamal, Dani Olmo, and Álex Baena, whilst Rodri and Fabián Ruiz form a sturdy double pivot in midfield. Pau Cubarsí starts alongside Aymeric Laporte in the heart of defence, protecting goalkeeper Unai Simón.
Argentina
Argentina deploy a classic 4-4-2 system, fronted by the attacking partnership of Lionel Messi and Julián Alvarez. In the middle of the park, Alexis Mac Allister and Enzo Fernández occupy the central spots, flanked by Rodrigo De Paul and Nico González. The defensive line consists of Gonzalo Montiel, Cristian Romero, Lisandro Martínez, and Nicolás Tagliafico in front of Emiliano Martínez.
Spain vs Argentina Reactive Bet Builder
Our selected bet builder for this massive international fixture focuses on several high-profile attacking options. We are backing Lionel Messi to score anytime and also to provide over 0.5 assists, given his outstanding contribution in key matches. To complement that, we have included Spain’s forward Mikel Oyarzabal to find the back of the net, alongside Argentina to score over 1.5 team goals in what promises to be an entertaining affair.
Spain vs Argentina Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
With both heavyweights presenting their strongest available starting lineups, this encounter promises to be exceptionally close. Spain will seek to dictate possession through Rodri and Fabián Ruiz, releasing their quick wingers. However, Argentina’s quality in final-third combinations, led by Lionel Messi, makes them incredibly dangerous on the transition.
Score Prediction: Spain 2-1 Argentina
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