Xavi and Iniesta reveal the key to Spain’s victory over Argentina in the World Cup final

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The 2026 World Cup reaches its climax this Sunday, July 19, with a prestigious final pitting Spain against Argentina at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey (United States).

Xavi and Iniesta are betting on the strength of Spain’s collective game

Just hours ahead of this highly anticipated showdown, Spanish football legends Xavi Hernández and Andrés Iniesta believe that La Roja’s commitment to its footballing identity will be the key to overcoming Argentina and claiming the world title.

In an interview with Cadena SER, Andrés Iniesta warned against focusing all attention on Lionel Messi. According to him, the Albiceleste have several players capable of turning a match on its head.

The hero of the 2010 World Cup final emphasized that Spain’s success will depend above all on its ability to stay true to its style of play and its collective identity.

For his part, Xavi Hernández, quoted by the Daily Mail, stressed that the real strength of the Spanish national team lies in its collective play, and not in the performance of a single player.

The former FC Barcelona midfielder also reminded everyone that finals are often decided by fine margins. He called on the Spanish players to remain calm, show tactical discipline, and maintain mental composure, while imposing their style from the very first minutes in order to maximize their chances of lifting the World Cup trophy.

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