Messi's Legacy on the Line as Argentina Make Three Changes to Final Squad The 2026 World Cup final between Argentina and Spain promises to be a clash of styles, with both teams boasting an array of talent and experience.
Beneath the surface, however, lies a subtle yet telling development: Lionel Scaloni's decision to make three changes to his starting lineup.
Scaloni's move to bench Giuliano Simeone, Leandro Paredes, and Nahuel Molina – all key players in Argentina's semifinal win over England – underscores the fragility and uncertainty that can beset even the most dominant teams.