Spain and Argentina are preparing for the FIFA World Cup final in New Jersey on Sunday.
The match will take place at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford. More than 80,000 spectators are expected to attend.
Argentina will aim to defend the title they won in Qatar in 2022. A victory would create another historic moment.
They could become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to win consecutive World Cups.
Spain are seeking their second global title. Their first World Cup victory came in South Africa in 2010.
The final will also bring another major appearance for Lionel Messi. The Argentina captain is now 39 years old.
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni praised Messi before the match. He described the former Barcelona star as a football legend.
Scaloni also urged supporters to appreciate another chance to watch Messi in a World Cup final.
Spain captain Rodri expects a demanding contest against the defending champions. He believes the final will be more physical.
Rodri said Spain must prepare for different situations during the match. The European champions are confident in their flexibility.
Spain can control possession and build attacks patiently. They can also defend deeply and rely on quick counter-attacks.
Rodri said this ability has helped Spain reach the FIFA World Cup final.
He also addressed questions about possible provocative tactics from Argentina. Rodri said such moments are part of football.
However, Spain will try to remain calm and focused throughout the game.
Organisers are also monitoring smoke from Canadian wildfires. The smoke has affected skies across large parts of the United States.
Andrew Giuliani, executive director of the White House World Cup task force, discussed the issue.
He said a National Weather Service official was working with FIFA. Conditions around the stadium were being closely monitored.
US President Donald Trump is expected to attend the final. It will be his only appearance at the tournament.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum also plans to attend. She accepted an invitation from the American president.
Trump recently praised the tournament during a reception in New York. FIFA President Gianni Infantino also attended the event.
The tournament has been staged across the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
Meanwhile, England and France will meet in the third-place playoff in Miami.
England lost 2-1 to Argentina in the semi-final. Coach Thomas Tuchel described the defeat as deeply painful.
He said the players must accept the disappointment and carry the experience forward.
France suffered a 2-0 defeat against Spain in the other semi-final.
France coach Didier Deschamps will lead the team in his final World Cup match. He said he would miss the national team.
Deschamps has managed France since 2012. His time included both difficult moments and major success.
The FIFA World Cup final now offers Spain and Argentina one final opportunity.
Argentina will chase another historic title, while Spain will seek a return to the top.
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Both teams enter the match with experience, quality, and confidence. Only one will leave New Jersey as world champion.
