The 2026 World Cup continues to showcase thrilling matches, as Lionel Messi’s Argentina team overcame a 1-0 deficit against Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, and England on Wednesday afternoon. The match concluded with Argentina winning 2-1, securing a place in Sunday’s final against Spain.

The defending champions scored twice within a span of ten minutes, delivering a blow to England’s hopes of claiming their first World Cup title since 1966.

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Despite their impressive performance, bookmakers have once again placed Messi and his team as the underdog.

In the semifinal, England was favored slightly over Argentina, and sportsbooks are projecting Spain as an even larger favorite for the upcoming match. Spain opened as a -175 favorite to lift the trophy, while Argentina is positioned as a +125 underdog at BetMGM. Kalshi, a prediction market, gives Spain a 58% chance of winning, with Argentina at 42%.

Spain secured their spot in the final by dominating France with a 2-0 victory on Tuesday afternoon, fueled by a Mikel Oyarzabal penalty in the first half and a goal from Pedro Porro in the second half. France’s performance fell short compared to their earlier tournament displays.

The final match is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET on Sunday at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.