Football fans around the world are turning their attention to the New York/New Jersey stadium, which hosts the anticipated clash between Spain and Argentina in the 2026 World Cup final. The match is not only important for the fight for the world title but also carries historical significance, as the young stars of the Spanish national team continue to set records on the biggest football stage in the world.

The duo Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsi are stealing the spotlight before the match, as they have become among the youngest players to start in a World Cup final, continuing to write new chapters of history despite their young age.

The statistics network 'Opta' reported that the list of the youngest players to start in a World Cup final is as follows: 'Pelé (Brazil) – 17 years and 249 days (1958 final), Giuseppe Bergomi (Italy) – 18 years and 201 days (1982 final), Lamine Yamal (Spain) – 19 years and 6 days (2026 final), Pau Cubarsi (Spain) – 19 years and 178 days (2026 final), Kylian Mbappé (France) – 19 years and 207 days (2018 final).'

The Spanish national team secured their place in the final after defeating France 2-0 in the semi-finals, delivering a strong performance that confirmed their right to compete for the title.

In contrast, the Argentine national team reached the final after overturning a deficit against England to win 2-1 in a thrilling semi-final, continuing their campaign to defend the world title and approaching a new historic achievement.

The Spanish national team is playing in the World Cup final for the second time in its history, having previously reached the final in 2010, when it won its first world title.

As for the Argentine national team, it is making its seventh appearance in a World Cup final, and the second consecutive, after winning its third world title in the 2022 edition, continuing its presence among the top teams in the history of the tournament.