{"id":672584,"date":"2026-07-19T08:52:08","date_gmt":"2026-07-19T12:52:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/?p=672584"},"modified":"2026-07-19T08:52:08","modified_gmt":"2026-07-19T12:52:08","slug":"argentina-vs-spain-final","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2026\/07\/19\/argentina-vs-spain-final\/","title":{"rendered":"Argentina vs Spain: Conor McGregor Makes His World Cup Final Prediction"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The 2026 World Cup final is upon us, with fans across the globe set to tune in and watch <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2026\/07\/17\/2026-world-cup-final-prediction-argentina-vs-spain\/\" target=\"_self\"><span>Spain vs Argentina<\/span><\/a>. England secured third place with a wildly entertaining 6-4 win against France in Miami. The final will take place at the <a  href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/FIFAWorldCup\/status\/2078781896658452530\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>MetLife Stadium<\/span><\/a> in New Jersey, kicking off at 20:00 GMT\/15:00 ET. Ahead of this huge final, UFC star Conor McGregor revealed his prediction for the game.<\/p>\n<h2>Spain vs Argentina Set for 2026 World Cup Final Clash<\/h2>\n<h3>Conor McGregor Predicts Argentina vs Spain<\/h3>\n<p><iframe width=\"430\" height=\"335\" style=\"border: 0; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 0; display: block;\" src=\"https:\/\/worldcup-odds-service-1086219671413.europe-west2.run.app\/embed\/30310505\" scrolling=\"no\" loading=\"lazy\"><br \/>\n<\/iframe><br \/>\nThe 2026 World Cup has been full of brilliant moments from players such as Jude Bellingham, Lionel Messi, and Erling Haaland. We have also seen moments of controversy, with political messages, and even Donald Trump speaking to FIFA about a red card issued to Folarin Balogun. After all the talking points, Argentina vs Spain is the final fixture.<\/p>\n<p>Spain have been composed throughout the tournament, defending impressively throughout and producing a clinical performance in the semi-final to defeat France. It still feels like there is more to come from the Spanish, which could be bad news for Argentina.<\/p>\n<p>Argentina have been accused of receiving favourable refereeing decisions throughout the competition, but their never-say-die spirit has shone through. They navigated through challenging moments against Cape Verde, Switzerland, Egypt, and most recently, England, showing the spirit within their squad.<\/p>\n<p class=\"entry-title text-3xl md:text-4xl font-bold text-gray-900 leading-tight\"><strong>Read More<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2026\/07\/17\/2026-world-cup-final-prediction-argentina-vs-spain\/\" target=\"_self\">2026 World Cup Final Prediction: Argentina vs Spain<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"max-width: 1200px\"><smartframe-embed class=\"smartframe_wp_element\" customer-id=\"b0c95bc04383cef69c6b47df872135cf\" image-id=\"WmOBQvcoyF6f\" style=\"width: 100%; display: inline-flex; max-width: 6197px; aspect-ratio: 6197\/4256;\" ><\/smartframe-embed><\/p>\n<h2>Conor McGregor Reveals His Prediction for Argentina vs Spain<\/h2>\n<p>Taking to <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/stories\/thenotoriousmma\/3944321147462289437?utm_source=ig_story_item_share&amp;igsh=MXBhMXF3aHkzZjRpMQ==\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>Instagram<\/span><\/a>, McGregor said:<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;What&#8217;s up, folks? Conor McGregor here with my World Cup final bet. I&#8217;ve secured the best odds&#8230; the bet will be: Argentina to beat Spain within 90 minutes, 3-2. Why am I doing this?&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Five years ago, some guy on the internet predicted that Argentina and Spain would be in the World Cup final and that the score would be 3-2. How did this guy know that these boys would be in the final?<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;And then they are. And then the score is 3-2. I&#8217;m going with it &#8230; let&#8217;s go, there it is, McGregor&#8217;s World Cup final bet. Some guy on the internet, bring it home for my baby, let&#8217;s go.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2026\/07\/15\/spain-vs-argentina-world-cup-can-near-perfection-defeat-legacy\/\" target=\"_self\">Spain vs Argentina In The World Cup Final: Can Near Perfection Defeat Legacy?<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Featured Image Credit<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p>IMAGO \/ Fotobaires<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 2026 World Cup final is upon us, with fans across the globe set to tune in and watch Spain vs Argentina. England secured third place with a wildly entertaining 6-4 win against France in Miami. The final will take place at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, kicking off at 20:00 GMT\/15:00 ET. 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