Argentina and Spain brace for world cup glory—or heartbreak

NPR | By Miguel Macias,

Natalie Alcoba

Published July 17, 2026 at 4:44 PM EDT

From Buenos Aires to Barcelona, fans are dreaming, waiting and wondering: who will lift the World Cup on Sunday?

Miguel Macias

Miguel Macias is a Senior Producer at All Things Considered, where he is proud to work with a top-notch team to shape the content of the daily show.

Natalie Alcoba

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