Argentina continued their intensive preparations for the anticipated clash against Spain in the 2026 World Cup final, scheduled for Sunday evening, amid an atmosphere of focus and caution hours before the most important match of the tournament.

The city of New Jersey has experienced heavy rain and strong thunderstorms in recent hours, directly affecting the preparations of both teams ahead of the highly anticipated final.

The Spanish team was forced to postpone their final training session due to lightning activity around the stadium, before the coaching staff decided to cancel the practice altogether for the safety of the players.

In contrast, the Argentine team insisted on carrying out their training program despite the difficult weather conditions, and held their final session as normal in preparation for the decisive match.

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This decision takes on special significance because Argentina's training ground is only about 8 kilometers away from the Spanish team's training base, meaning both teams faced nearly identical weather conditions.

It was clear that Lionel Messi's battalion wanted to send a strong message before the final: that the team is ready for the title battle no matter the conditions, and that the goal of winning the World Cup for the second consecutive time takes precedence over all other challenges.