The 2026 World Cup has been full of excitement and everything has led to this! Spain and Argentina are set to square off on Sunday, with the winner taking home the trophy and all of the glory.
With at least 90 minutes of thrilling soccer left to play, there’s still one more opportunity to make some wagers on the action.
So many potential bets are there to be made, and it might be a bit overwhelming to know where to begin. Fear not! Victoria Matiash and Liz Loza have looked over the options and landed on their favorites as these two teams battle it out to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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*Odds as of time of publication.For the most updated odds, visit DK Sports
Spain vs. Argentina 
Spain dominates matches through elite possession. La Rojasuffocates opponents early on, then strikes in the second half once fatigue sets in. Illustrating this patience, only four of Spain’s 17 total goals have been scored before halftime. However, one of those rare first-half goals did occur during the team’s recent dismantling of the French defense. Riding this surging momentum against an Argentinian backline with noticeable gaps, Luis de la Fuente will likely unleash an immediate attack and find early success. — Loza
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As the tournament’s most disruptive team, Argentina has committed 87 fouls over seven games, ranking second overall. This trend has intensified during the knockout stage, with La Albiceleste collecting at least 14 fouls in three of the squad’s last four matches. Expect this number to remain well in the double digits against Spain. La Roja‘s ability to control tempo and neutralize opposing attacks will likely expose Argentina’s vulnerable midfield, forcing the South American side into committing a plethora of tactical fouls. — Loza
Who wasn’t wowed by Messi’s wondrously accurate right-footed cross, landing precisely on Lautaro Martínez’s head, sending England packing in the dying minutes of Wednesday’s semifinal? Unless you were supporting The Three Lions, likely every football fan on the planet was appreciative. Of course the 39-year-old wants to beat Kylian Mbappé for the Golden Boot. However, he wants the World Cup much more, which might mean doing whatever it takes to get the ball to Martinez — or Enzo Fernández, Cristian Romero, Alexis Mac Allister or anyone else on his team — at any point during the match. Only Michael Olise of France (5) has more assists than Argentina’s superstar (4) this tournament. — Matiash
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Let’s go out with a bang! Supported by the controlling and suffocating play of midfielder Rodri, Spain has surrendered just a single goal this entire tournament. Refusing to ever toss in the towel, despite trailing against both Egypt and England in the knockout round, Argentina’s late-game heroics (partially fueled by the best player in the world) is the reason they’re even competing on Sunday. It’s “clinical and disciplined” versus “enchanting and timely.”
Leading this tournament with 19 scores, Lionel Scaloni‘s side has scored multiple goals in every match. That’s why another Spanish clean sheet feels like too large an ask. Otherwise, Rodri and Co. should take advantage of an opposing side that’s conceded a total of seven times. We like the final score to be Spain 2-1. For the record, Both teams to score/OVER 2.5 goals sits at +145. — Matiash
Yes, you can place your bets on the third-place game, but with not much on the line save for national pride, it’s hard to know exactly what the starting lineups (and substitutes) will look like. Still, England has registered at least 13 shots in five out of their seven matches. One of their low-attempt efforts occurred versus Argentina, when England attempted a tournament-low five shots against La Albiceleste. Obviously, that proved to be a flawed strategy. Expect Thomas Tuchel to retool the offense and return to an attacking philosophy that relies on tactical flexibility and relentless pressing when facing an aggressive French squad. — Loza
