How can Argentina and Messi beat Spain and Yamal to defend World Cup?

Four years after their triumph at Qatar 2022, Lionel Messi's Argentina have a chance to become only the third side to defend a World Cup crown, facing European champions and pre-tournament favorites Spain. Spain delivered a masterclass to beat France 2-0 in the semifinal, neutralizing Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele. Argentina, despite being South American champions and comeback kings, are not the favorites for the July 19 final in New York.