Spain and Argentina are set to meet in Sunday's World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, where organizers are monitoring smoke from Canadian wildfires. Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, aims to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to win consecutive titles. Spain is seeking its second championship.
More than 80,000 spectators, including U.S. President Donald Trump, will attend. Trump called the tournament "the most successful sporting event perhaps in the history of the world."
Spain captain Rodri expects a "physical" battle. Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni called the 39-year-old Messi a legend. England and France will play for third place after their semi-final losses.