Argentina targets Spain's midfield dominance in World Cup final showdown
Argentina's manager Lionel Scaloni said his team can defeat Spain in the World Cup final by dismantling the Spanish midfield and leveraging emotional unity around Lionel Messi. Spain averages 64% possession through the tournament, but Argentina analyst Matías Manna emphasized midfielder Leandro Paredes as crucial to disrupting that control.
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Published 18 Jul 2026, 17:00 UTC · Updated 18 Jul 2026, 17:10 UTC
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