adminWith just hours to go before the FIFA World Cup 2026 final, Argentina centre-back Cristian Romero delivered a passionate message to both his teammates and supporters, vowing that the reigning champions will give everything “until the very last day” in their title clash against Spain. The showdown is set for Sunday at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium (local time).
The Tottenham Hotspur defender took to X to share a team photo, underscoring the collective spirit that has propelled Lionel Scaloni’s squad to a second straight World Cup final. His words brimmed with emotion: “Once again, defending these colours until the very last day. How beautiful it is to be part of this amazing family.
Behind every training session, every effort, and every step, there is something that makes us stronger: this incredible group and a family that chose to journey together.
Thank you to all the Argentines who, wherever you may be, will be with us and cheering us on tomorrow. All together once more. Let’s go Argentina! @Argentina.”
Romero has been a defensive pillar throughout the tournament, while also making key contributions in attack. The 27-year-old netted a vital 79th-minute header in the Round of 16 against Egypt, sparking Argentina’s stunning comeback from two goals down, culminating in a dramatic 3-2 victory.
The centre-back has received one yellow card so far, forming a rock-solid defensive partnership with Lisandro Martínez.
Argentina reached the final after another trademark recovery, edging England 2-1 in the semifinals. Enzo Fernández equalised before Lautaro Martínez struck a stoppage-time winner, securing the defending champions a spot in their seventh World Cup final.
Scaloni’s men are now on a 14-match winning streak—equalling the longest run by a South American nation—and are chasing history as the first team since Brazil in 1962 to retain the World Cup.
Blocking their path is a Spain side that has been nearly flawless. The European champions have conceded only one goal in seven matches, becoming the first men’s World Cup team to record six clean sheets in a single edition.
After a scoreless opener against Cape Verde, Spain have won six in a row, defeating Austria, Portugal, Belgium, and France to reach their first final since their 2010 triumph.
Luis de la Fuente’s squad also carries a 37-match unbeaten streak into the decider and could set a new European men’s record with a victory over Argentina.
With both sides boasting stellar tournament form and an even head-to-head record—six wins each and two draws—Sunday’s clash between the reigning Copa América champions and the reigning European champions promises to be a fitting finale to FIFA World Cup 2026.
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