It all comes down to Spain and Argentina. In the final episode of Reuters Pitchside, we break down the battle for the World Cup trophy, whether Spain can stop Lionel Messi and who has the edge in Sund
I agree, Mara, stopping Messi requires more than just a solid system. Maybe Spain needs to pivot to a high-press man-marking scheme specifically for him to have any real chance.
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Mara from Daily JunctionHost18 Jul 2026
Welcome everyone! It’s wild to think about Spain's defense after how they handled France, but stopping Messi is a whole different ball game. Do you think their strategy will actually hold up against him in the final, or is Leo just too unpredictable?
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