Spain v Argentina, players, teams, half-time show, games, fixtures, results

While Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni made three changes from the wing that came from behind, which defeated England in the semi-finals, Luis de la Fuente did not change the Spain team.

For Argentina, Rodrigo De Paul returns in midfield, right-back Gonzalo Montiel and winger Nicolas Gonzalez enter the game. Giuliano Simeone, Nahuel Molina and Leandro Paredes were eliminated while Lionel Messi captained Argentina’s title defence.

Lamine Yamal is playing in the front row for Spain after missing training this week after beating France in the semi-finals. Pedro Porro also started the game due to his hamstring discomfort, while Pedri remains among the substitute players.

Spain: Unai Simon; Pedro Porro, Pau Cubarsi, Aymeric Laporte, Marc Cucurella; Rodri (c), Fabian Ruiz, Dani Olmo; Lamine Yamal, Alex Baena, Mikel Oyarzabal

Argentina: Emiliano Martinez; Gonzalo Montiel, Cristian Romero, Lisandro Martinez, Nicolas Tagliafico; Rodrigo De Paul, Enzo Fernandez, Alexis Mac Allister, Nicolas Gonzalez; Lionel Messi (c), Julian Alvarez