New Jersey, July 17 -- The Argentine team departed for New York ahead of the team's much-awaited FIFA World Cup 2026 showdown against Spain on July 19 (local time) at the New York/New Jersey Stadium.

In a post on X, the Argentine Football Association (AFA) shared photos of La Albiceleste players as the team departed for New York. "Here we go, New York," said the AFA in the caption to the post.

Argentina secured a thrilling 2-1 comeback win over England in the semifinal, overturning a first-half deficit with Enzo Fernandez scoring the equaliser before Lautaro Martinez netted the stoppage-time winner to send the defending champions into the title clash against Spain.

Notably, Messi also played a pivotal role in Argentina's victory. Altho...