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Argentina and Spain will meet for only the second time at the World Cup
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Argentina and Spain will meet for only the second time at the World Cup

The article reports on the upcoming football match between Argentina and Spain at the FIFA World Cup final, set to take place on July 21, 2026, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. This will be their second meeting at a World Cup and only the second competitive encounter between the two nations in history. The first meeting occurred during the 1966 World Cup in England, where Argentina won 2-1. Since then, the teams have met 14 times, with both having six wins and two draws. The most recent match was in March 2018, where Spain defeated Argentina 6-1. Argentina enters the final with a strong record against Spain, having won all seven previous matches, while Spain has only conceded one goal. The article highlights Argentina's pursuit of their fourth World Cup title, following victories in 1978, 1986, and 2022, and notes that Spain aims to become the third team to defend a World Cup title successfully.

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Argentina and Spain will meet for only the second time at the World Cup

The article reports on the upcoming football match between Argentina and Spain at the FIFA World Cup final, set to take place on July 21, 2026, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. This will be their second meeting at a World Cup and only the second competitive encounter between the two nations in history. The first meeting occurred during the 1966 World Cup in England, where Argentina won 2-1. Since then, the teams have met 14 times, with both having six wins and two draws. The most recent match was in March 2018, where Spain defeated Argentina 6-1. Argentina enters the final with a strong record against Spain, having won all seven previous matches, while Spain has only conceded one goal. The article highlights Argentina's pursuit of their fourth World Cup title, following victories in 1978, 1986, and 2022, and notes that Spain aims to become the third team to defend a World Cup title successfully.

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