Kolkata, July 19 -- Uttam Saha, Founder-Secretary of the Argentina Football Fan Club, expressed confidence that the Lionel Messi-led side would successfully defend its title, as thousands of football enthusiasts prepared to watch the match on a giant screen in the city.

Defending Champions will face 2010 World Cup champions Spain at the MetLife Stadium in New York on Saturday (Local Time).

The Argentina Football Fan Club has organised a live screening of the summit clash at Gangulibagan, where around 2,000 fans are expected to gather to cheer for the defending champions.

Speaking to ANI, Saha said Argentina's performances throughout the tournament and their top position in the FIFA rankings made them favourites to lift the trophy.

"It...