The 2026 FIFA World Cup final is set, with Spain and Argentina battling for the championship. For those looking to place wagers, ESPN's Victoria Matiash and Liz Loza have highlighted key betting opportunities.

Loza suggests betting on Spain to score over 0.5 goals in the first half (+110), citing their early attacking momentum against Argentina's defense. She also points to Argentina committing 14+ fouls (+140), noting their tournament-high foul count and Spain's tempo-controlling style.

Matiash favors a bet on Lionel Messi to get an assist (+320), emphasizing his playmaking ability and desire to win the World Cup over individual accolades. She also predicts a 2-1 victory for Spain in 90 minutes (+800), acknowledging Spain's strong defense but Argentina's knack for late-game scoring.

Additionally, for the third-place game, Loza suggests betting on England to have 13+ total shots (+145), expecting them to revert to an attacking strategy.