Argentina enter the World Cup final against Spain with the biggest story of the tournament. Spain is where Messi became a global icon, and now his final World Cup test comes against the country’s new generation. The matchup also carries a clear symbolic contrast: Messi’s defending champions chasing a fourth star against Spain’s possession machine and rising stars led by Lamine Yamal. Argentina’s path has been built on resilience. Against England, Messi did not need to score to decide the game. He assisted both late goals and again became the player who changed the match state when Argentina needed him most. Will Messi secure his second and back-to-back World Champions title? Don't miss out more signals for the World Cup Finals: