Coach Justin picks Argentina to beat Spain in 2026 World Cup final

Football analyst Justinus Laksana, or Coach Justin, picked Argentina to beat Spain in the 2026 World Cup final at New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday (19/7) local time. He said Argentina has strong credentials after playing with discipline and energy, and repeatedly escaping difficult situations throughout the knockout stage. Argentina beat Mesir 3-2 in the round of 16 after falling two goals behind, then defeated Swiss 3-1 in extra time, and overcame England 2-1 in the semifinals despite conceding first. According to Justin, the tournament could be Lionel Messi’s “last dance,” giving Argentina extra motivation to deliver the title. He still sees Spain as dangerous because of its technical quality and growing cohesion as the tournament progresses.