Master and Apprentice As Spain, Argentina Coaches Meet In FIFA World Cup 2026 Final

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente will face his former player Lionel Scaloni, now Argentina's coach, in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final.

The final is scheduled for Sunday, pitting master against apprentice.

Scaloni previously played under de la Fuente during their time with Spain's youth teams.

This matchup adds a narrative layer to the championship game.