Sourav Ganguly's FIFA World Cup 2026 winner prediction: Watch

The 48-team FIFA World Cup 2026 has come down to one final match, with Spain set to face Argentina. The European champions will take on the reigning world champions in what promises to be a thrilling finale. The title clash has also created a huge buzz among football fans in India, with former India captain Sourav Ganguly sharing his thoughts ahead of the big game.

In an interview with Anandabazar, Ganguly backed Argentina as the "heavyweights" going into the FIFA World Cup 2026 final. However, he admitted that predicting the winner is never easy. Drawing from his own experience of playing in several major finals, Ganguly said that big matches are often decided by small moments, making it difficult to confidently pick a champion.

Ganguly's prediction has quickly become a talking point among football fans and on social media. Will Argentina successfully defend their World Cup title, or will Spain lift the trophy? Watch Sourav Ganguly's complete interview to hear his views and final prediction ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 final.

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Dada breaks his silence on who can lift the trophy at MetLife Stadium

The 2026 FIFA World Cup final will see European champions Spain take on defending champions Argentina at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19. As excitement builds ahead of the blockbuster clash, former India captain Sourav Ganguly shared his thoughts on the title decider during an interview with Anandabazar Patrika.

When asked which team he believes will win the World Cup and who he is supporting in the final, Ganguly said, "It is difficult to say who will win. Both teams are very strong. But Argentina are the heavyweights. They have Messi." Asked whether he would be watching the final, the former BCCI president replied with a smile, "Generally, I have a lot of work, so I don't get to watch the World Cup regularly."

Ganguly's comments have sparked discussion among football fans, especially given his long-standing admiration for Argentine football. The former India captain has often spoken about his love for legendary footballer Diego Maradona. He was also the co-owner of ATK, which later merged with Mohun Bagan to become Mohun Bagan Super Giant, one of India's biggest football clubs.

Road to the FIFA WC 2026 final: How Spain and Argentina got here

Defending champions Argentina booked their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final with a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over England in the semifinal. England took the lead in the first half, but Enzo Fernandez equalised after the break before Lautaro Martinez scored the winner in stoppage time. The victory ended England's hopes of reaching their first World Cup final since 1966 and sent Argentina into another title clash.

Spain reached the FIFA World Cup final for the first time since winning the tournament in 2010 after beating France 2-0 in the semifinal. Lamine Yamal played a crucial role by winning a penalty after dispossessing Lucas Digne. Mikel Oyarzabal calmly converted the spot-kick in the 22nd minute to put Spain ahead, and the European champions controlled the match to secure their place in the final.

Spain will now aim to win their second FIFA World Cup title, 16 years after their historic triumph in South Africa. Meanwhile, Argentina are chasing history as they look to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to successfully defend the FIFA World Cup trophy. With two of the world's strongest teams set to meet, fans can expect an exciting final at MetLife Stadium.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Final: Date, time, possible lineups, venue & how to watch in India

The FIFA World Cup 2026 final between Spain and Argentina will be played at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 20 at 12:30 AM IST. Fans in India can watch the blockbuster clash live on the Zee5 app and website. The Zee5 FIFA World Cup 2026 + All Access subscription is priced at Rs. 399 per month, while quarterly and annual plans are also available for viewers.

Those who prefer watching on television can tune in to Unite8 Sports 1, Unite8 Sports 1 HD, Unite8 Sports 2, or Unite8 Sports 2 HD, provided these channels are included in their DTH package. DD Sports will also telecast the FIFA World Cup 2026 final free of cost, giving fans another option to watch the match live.

The Zee5 World Cup plan supports streaming on one device at a time, and users with Airtel or Jio Fibre entertainment bundles should check whether World Cup coverage is included in their existing plans.

Predicted Argentina XI (4-1-3-2): Emiliano Martinez (GK); Nahuel Molina, Cristian Romero, Lisandro Martinez, Nicolas Tagliafico (DEF); Leandro Paredes, Enzo Fernandez, Alexis Mac Allister (MID); Giuliano Simeone, Lionel Messi, Julian Alvarez (FWD).

Spain's predicted XI (4-3-3): Unai Simon (GK); Pedro Porro, Pau Cubarsi, Aymeric Laporte, Marc Cucurella (DEF); Rodri, Fabian Ruiz, Dani Olmo (MID); Lamine Yamal, Mikel Oyarzabal, Alex Baena (FWD). Both teams are expected to field their strongest line-ups as they battle for football's biggest prize.