New York, July 19 -- Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni has named his starting XI for the FIFA World Cup 2026 final against Spain, making three changes from the side that edged England 2-1 in the semi-finals.

Gonzalo Montiel, Rodrigo De Paul and Nicolas Gonzalez return to the starting lineup, replacing Nahuel Molina, Leandro Paredes and Giuliano Simeone as Argentina look to capture another World Cup crown.

Captain Lionel Messi once again leads the side and will partner Julian Alvarez in attack, with the duo carrying Argentina's goalscoring hopes into the tournament's showpiece occasion.

Emiliano Martinez starts in goal behind a back four of Gonzalo Montiel, Cristian Romero, Lisandro Martinez and Nicolas Tagliafico. Rodrigo De Paul joi...