🎯 Score model
Poisson model over season goal averages — reference only, not betting advice. Small samples lower accuracy.
🎓 Coaches / Formations
🔬 Advanced data (averages)
Per-game averages in this competition · FootyStats / API-Football
📈 Recent form
- 2026-07-14 · (A) 2–0 vs France
- 2026-07-10 · (H) 2–1 vs Belgium
- 2026-07-06 · (A) 1–0 vs Portugal
- 2026-07-02 · (H) 3–0 vs Austria
- 2026-06-27 · (A) 1–0 vs Uruguay
- 2026-07-15 · (A) 2–1 vs England
- 2026-07-12 · (H) 3–1 vs Switzerland
- 2026-07-07 · (H) 3–2 vs Egypt
- 2026-07-03 · (H) 3–2 vs Cape Verde Islands
- 2026-06-28 · (A) 3–1 vs Jordan
Official lineups drop ~40 min before kickoff.
📰 Recent news
- C★★★★★Diego Forlán succeeds Marcelo Bielsa as Uruguay manager on temporary basis
Diego Forlán is set to take temporary charge of Uruguay after Marcelo Bielsa left following the team’s group-stage World Cup exit, in which they drew two of three matches. The 47-year-old will lead the senior side until March 2027 and also manage the under-20 team; the AUF says an agreement is expected within hours, amid reported dressing-room tensions under Bielsa.
- B★★★★★Argentina will face Switzerland in quarterfinals on July 11, 2026 at 22:00 (Argentina time) in Kansas City.
Argentina will face Switzerland in the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals on July 11 at 22:00 (Argentina time) in Kansas City. Switzerland advanced by eliminating Colombia on penalties (4-3). Coach Lionel Scaloni stated the magnitude of Argentina's comeback victory over Egypt (3-2) is comparable to other great achievements in his tenure.
- C★★★★★Portugal confirm departure of coach Martinez
Portugal's national team coach Roberto Martinez has officially departed following the 1-0 World Cup 2026 last-16 loss to Spain. Martinez, who held the role since January 2023 and led Portugal to the 2025 UEFA Nations League title, stated his decision to leave was because he "came to Portugal with the objective of winning the World Cup." The FPF has begun searching for a successor to lead the team forward.
- C★★★★★Ronaldo bows out and Martinez steps down as Spain beat Portugal
Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career ended in Portugal's 0-1 loss to Spain in the Round of 16, with the 39-year-old visibly emotional after failing to deliver in his final tournament appearance. Roberto Martinez stepped down as Portugal head coach immediately after the match, stating his contract ended and there was no point continuing without winning the World Cup. Mikel Merino scored the decisive goal in stoppage time (90+1) for Spain, who advance to the quarter-finals undefeated with six consecutive clean sheets.
- C★★★★★Bekräftar: Roberto Martinez avgår
Roberto Martinez, 52, confirmed his departure as Portugal's head coach after the team's round-of-16 exit to Spain (0–1) at the World Cup. His contract expired post-tournament; Martinez stated he saw no purpose continuing after failing to win the World Cup. Jorge Jesus, 71, reportedly set to replace him as new Portugal manager.
- C★★★★Banco da Argentina gritou por mudanças, mas é velha guarda quem garantiu final
Argentina are expected to repeat their semifinal structure for Sunday’s World Cup final against Spain, with the main doubt on the right between Rodrigo De Paul and Giuliano Simeone. Enzo Fernández and Alexis Mac Allister overcame pre-match physical concerns and were decisive against England; Scaloni said, “It’s not arrogance, we are unique.”
- C★★★★Merino puts Spain into World Cup semi-finals as Belgium rue costly Courtois injury
Spain reached the semi-finals after Mikel Merino came off the bench in the 86th minute and scored the 88th-minute winner, continuing his decisive late-impact run. Belgium lost Thibaut Courtois to a thigh injury after half-time, while Youri Tielemans was withdrawn from the XI before kick-off and Kevin De Bruyne also had to go off; no recovery timelines were given.
- B★★★★.@FIFAWorldCup | 🏴 - 🇦🇷 Questa sera alle 21:00 l'Argentina sfida l'Inghilterra, 40 anni dopo la storica "Mano de Dios". Scaloni conferma Julián Álvarez al fianco di Messi, ma valuta la clamorosa esclusione di De Paul. Tuchel, invece, ritrova Reece James dal 1' 👇
Scaloni plans to start Julián Álvarez alongside Lionel Messi, with Rodrigo De Paul under consideration for a surprise omission. Thomas Tuchel has Reece James available to start for England.
Only intel rated ≥3★ impact is shown.
FAQ
What time is Spain x Argentina?
Spain x Argentina kicks off on 19 July 2026 at 19:00 UTC, in the FIFA World Cup.
Where to watch Spain x Argentina live?
Spain x Argentina, in the FIFA World Cup, is broadcast live — check the TV channels and streaming services holding the rights in your country.
What is the prediction for Spain x Argentina?
Most likely score: 1-1.
What are the probable lineups for Spain x Argentina?
Official lineups drop ~40 min before kickoff.
Analysis based on public data and market signals. For analysis only — not betting advice.
Data: Sportmonks / API-Football · pksport.net

