Houdini

A cool coincidence/fact is that in both World Cup tournaments where South Africa Vs Mexico was the opening match, Spain went on to win the tournament. (2010 & 2026) and this is the only match to be played first more than once. The signs were there all along!

Donald Trump to lift the trophy with Rodri

7 people guessed right

Turns out that yes it was the start of that historic journey!

This Spain side are now 2/3rds of the way to emulating their golden generation of the late 2000's and early 2010's.

Congratulations Spain!

Look at the urgency now in the Argentina players

Argentina players will be on the red bull now all of a sudden.

No way back for Argentina now!

Finally!

If Argentina go through the whole 120 mins without a shot on goal and then scumbag a win on penalties that would be a travesty.

This would have been a more entertaining game if England had gotten through to the final instead of Argentina.

That was a silly challenge from Enzo Fernandez

Enzo sent off!

It's looking like this will go to penalties just like the last final in USA in 1994.

I think it's safe to say that Messi won't be catching Mbappe in the golden boot race.

This match has felt like a pre-season friendly. Can't believe this is the World Cup final I'm watching.

The last ever hydration break!

this half time show completely undermines the seriousness of the match and what is at stake.

Martinez injured. Not good from a Man United perspective!

Argentina scoring the first goal is probably the best hope for entertainment sake. If Spain score first they will defend intensely.

No more hydration breaks after today thankfully

America

Messi needs to score a hat trick in this match to stop Mbappe getting another golden boot.

They're really milking this closing ceremony eh? feels like almost every famous American has shown up so far.