Spain defender Aymeric Laporte claims Argentina "likes to leave a mark on their opponents" ahead of Sunday's World Cup final against Spain at New York New Jersey Stadium. The European champions face the reigning world champions at 20:00 BST.

Argentina adopted a physical approach in their semi-final against England, committing 15 fouls in a 2-1 win. Enzo Fernandez set the tone with a forceful challenge on Elliot Anderson, while Lionel Messi was accused of fouling Djed Spence before the winning goal. Laporte told Marca that referees must control such aggression to prevent matches descending into chaos.

Spain boss De La Fuente preferred to focus on the spectacle, calling it a "great show" between two similar teams. Teenage winger Lamine Yamal is fit after missing training. Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni, seeking back-to-back World Cups for the first time since Brazil in 1958 and 1962, highlighted his friendship with De La Fuente but insisted tactical discussions were minimal.