Argentina and Spain meet in the FIFA World Cup final after Spain experiences an unexpected setback shortly before kickoff, according to reporting ahead of the match. The coverage describes the situation as occurring in the hours leading up to the final. Argentina enters the match aiming for a second consecutive World Cup title, which would make it the fourth World Cup championship in its history. Spain, meanwhile, is seeking to add to its record as the only World Cup winner in 2010. The sources do not provide additional detail on the nature of Spain’s setback in the material shared, but the timing is highlighted as immediately prior to the final. With both teams preparing amid late changes to Spain’s plans, the focus remains on the final’s stakes: Argentina’s bid to extend its recent dominance and Spain’s chance to build on its previous title from 2010.