Overview
- Argentina reached the final after a dramatic stoppage‑time 2-1 comeback over England on Wednesday that saw Lionel Messi set up both late goals.
- Spain earned the other spot with a clinical 2-0 win over France that was praised for midfield control led by Rodri.
- FIFA's independent disciplinary committee is assessing photographs of Argentina players displaying a 'Las Malvinas son Argentinas' banner and could decide on sanctions though Argentina's place in the final is unaffected.
- Messi publicly rejected claims that Argentina have received favourable officiating, saying the team's four years of performance prove their results were earned on the pitch.
- Organisers are monitoring smoke forecasts from Canadian wildfires for possible health impacts and the final will include a planned trophy presentation that reports say will feature President Trump alongside FIFA president Gianni Infantino.