Argentina president Javier Milei has explained why he won't attend the FIFA World Cup final vs Spain. The reigning world champions will take on European champions Spain in the final at the New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday, July 19.

Despite his country making the FIFA World Cup final, Argentina president Javier Milei has confirmed that he won't be in the stands for the game. He has admitted that he will watch the game from home because of his superstition.

He has claimed that he will also wear his lucky jacket during the game, even if he feels hot. He highlighted that he took the jacket off during the Switzerland game, and the opponents scored, and he immediately put it back on. He said, as quoted by Football Tweet on X:

Argentina are three-time World Cup winners and will draw level with Italy and Germany if they beat Spain in the final. They will also become the third team ever to win the FIFA World Cup back-to-back after Italy and Brazil.

Pundit Alan Shearer has tipped Argentina to beat Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final. The Newcastle United great has highlighted the fighting spirit of Lionel Scaloni's side led by Lionel Messi.

Shearer has claimed that predicting the outcome of the final is a daunting task but he believes the Albiceleste will emerge victorious. He has also highlighted Lionel Messi's brilliance as a decisive factor. He said:

Shearer added:

Argentina and Spain have only clashed once in the history of the FIFA World Cup, back in 1966. The Albiceleste won the tie 2-1 to progress to the quarter-final at the expense of La Roja.

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