Luis de la Fuente’s Spanish side dismantled France 2-0 in the semi-finals, anchored by an early Mikel Oyarzabal penalty and a second-half strike from Pedro Porro. Their path to the trophy has been defined by rigid defensive organization and a patient possession game that effectively neutralized French threats. Midfielders Rodri and Fabián Ruiz remain the engine room for Spain, tasked with dictating the tempo and limiting the influence of Argentina’s creative core.
Argentina’s route remains defined by sheer resilience. After trailing England for much of the second half, Lionel Messi orchestrated a stunning turnaround with two assists in the final minutes, finding Enzo Fernández and Lautaro Martínez to secure a 2-1 victory. At 39, Messi leads the tournament in both goals and assists, serving as the primary threat against a disciplined Spanish backline. Argentina will rely on his vision alongside the finishing of Julián Álvarez, though they must avoid turning over possession against the pace of 19-year-old Lamine Yamal. This final pits Spain’s desire to dominate the center of the pitch against Argentina’s ability to punish opponents through rapid, clinical counter-attacks.
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