Argentina secured their place in the final after a 2-1 comeback victory against England. This marks the South American team's 6th World Cup semi-final appearance, maintaining a perfect record with 6 wins. Spain, meanwhile, defeated France 2-0 to reach the final for the first time since their 2010 triumph.

The final between Argentina and Spain carries historical significance, marking only the `thu hai` (second) time they have met at a World Cup. Their `thu nhat` (first) encounter was in the 1966 group stage, where Argentina won 2-1 thanks to a brace from Luis Artime. After 60 years, they reunite, but this time for the golden trophy.

The World Cup 2026 final also marks the `thu nhat` (first) time a Euro champion has faced a Copa America champion in a trophy match. Historically, European and South American champions have only met `hai` (two) times at the World Cup before, both in the group stages. In 1962, the Soviet Union played Uruguay, and in 1970, Italy met Uruguay. This is the `thu nhat` (first) time the `hai` (two) reigning champions from the world's strongest confederations clash in a knockout round or the final.

This will be the `thu nhat` (first) World Cup final since 1930 to feature `hai` (two) teams speaking the same main language. Both Spain and Argentina speak Spanish, a phenomenon not repeated in 96 years since the `thu nhat` (first) final between Uruguay and Argentina.

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