Spain vs Argentina World Cup final preview: Predictions, odds and free bets for showpiece final

EUROPEAN champions SPAIN and Copa America champions Argentina collide in a blockbuster World Cup final on Sunday. SunSport’s betting experts have previewed the massive occasion and selected the best betting tips, odds and exclusive sign-up bonuses from our leading bookmaker partners. New customers can claim some of the best football betting sign-up offers and free bets currently available from our bookmaker partners below. 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Spain go into the final as warm favourites to lift the trophy after a solid campaign, culminating to this point with that stellar performance over France. They were second favourites going into that game which looks silly now after a stunning display in keeping the French firepower quiet and a masterclass in how to play when taking a narrow lead. Something other nations could learn from. WORLD CUP 2026 FREE BETS AND SIGN UP OFFERS Fabian Ruiz played his 49th game for the Spanish in that semi final – and has never lost in a Spain shirt – but his midfield partner Rodri should win player of the tournament if Spain get over the line here. If they don’t? Lionel Messi wins that accolade too. Argentina have a day less to prepare for this after their deserved win over England on Wednesday night. Much has been said and written about Thomas Tuchel’s negative tactics when going a goal up and rightly so, but allowing Messi to receive the ball constantly in that last quarter of an hour was ridiculous. The Argies don’t know when they’re beat and have had the rub of the green at times in this run but merit their place in this showpiece. Spain vs Argentina odds Spain to win 13/10 with Betfred Draw 21/10 with Betfair Argentina to win 12/5 with Paddy Power Odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change. 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Possession football will stop Argentina breaking the game up and can win this. Playing against Messi though so unlikely to keep a clean sheet this time…. Bet: Spain to win and BTTS at 4/1 with Betfair First goalscorer and correct score prediction Spain vs Argentina First goalscorer: Mikel Oyarzabal at 4/1 with BOYLE Sports Correct score: 2-1 to Spain at 17/2 with Betfred Tip 1: Marc him out the game Marc Cucurella was part of a Spanish defence which nullified the best attacking force at this tournament. Lionel Messi drifting out right and getting more of the ball changed the semi final and that would see him into Cucurella territory. The new Real Madrid man was booked for a pretty poor challenge in that semi final and his tenaciousness could come out again. Bet: Marc Cucurella to be carded at 12/5 with Betfred Terms and conditions *Betfred. New customers only. 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