World Cup Final Best Player Prop Picks, Odds, Predictions for Sunday, July 19, 2026
The 2026 World Cup Final is set, with Spain and Argentina both vying to be crowned world champions. Kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Spain enters as pre-match favorites, looking to lift their second World Cup trophy and first in 16 years.
Argentina, meanwhile, will look to pull off another upset after their dramatic semifinal victory over England. The South Americans have become just the sixth team in history to reach the World Cup Final as defending champions. Can they shock the world once again?
Here are the best player props for the 2026 World Cup Final on Sunday, July 19. Make sure to check out our World Cup match trends page for daily odds, insights, and betting data for each game.
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Sunday’s Best 2026 World Cup Final Player Props
- Lionel Messi (Argentina) – Over 0.5 Goals + Assists (-120)
- Enzo Fernández (Argentina) – Over 1.5 Shots (+120)
- Mikel Merino (Spain) – Over 0.5 Shots on Target (-110)
Lionel Messi (Argentina) – Over 0.5 Goals + Assists (-120)
Messi will look to cap off another legendary World Cup campaign and win his second world title on Sunday afternoon. The 39-year-old has been the driving force behind the tournament’s most prolific attack, contributing eight goals and four assists for a total of 12 goal involvements across seven appearances. Argentina’s captain will now look to add to the two goal contributions he has across his two previous World Cup Final appearances.
The Argentine icon has scored or assisted in every one of his seven appearances at this year’s competition. He will also have the chance to claim his first-ever World Cup Golden Boot on Sunday, sitting just one goal behind France’s Kylian Mbappé. Expect Messi to extend his streak of at least one contribution per game in what could be his second World Cup Final triumph.
Enzo Fernández (Argentina) – Over 1.5 Shots (+120)
Having won the Young Player of the Tournament at the 2022 World Cup, Fernández has returned to this competition as a fully-fledged superstar. The 25-year-old was Argentina’s hero in the semifinal when all seemed lost, equalizing with a strike from outside the box in the 85th minute before Lautaro Martínez sealed it with a header in stoppage time. Fernández has now scored in two of four knockout matches and will look to keep testing his luck on Sunday.
The Chelsea midfielder ranks second on his squad with 2.0 shots per game across six appearances — only Messi takes more. He has now registered two or more shots in three of his four knockout outings. Spain has the best defense in the tournament and has significantly limited opponents’ attempts, but Argentina has consistently benefited from the defensive attention Messi attracts, creating shooting opportunities for others, particularly Fernández, throughout the summer.
Mikel Merino (Spain) – Over 0.5 Shots on Target (-110)
Merino has been Spain’s hero throughout this World Cup run, scoring two match-winning goals in the knockout stage. The 30-year-old has operated primarily as a substitute in this competition but could earn a starting role on Sunday based on his impact in limited minutes. Even if he begins on the bench, Luis de la Fuente will not hesitate to turn to the Arsenal forward early if Spain are struggling to find the back of the net.
Merino has registered three shots on target despite playing just 165 minutes across seven appearances. He has also demonstrated a remarkable clutch gene, scoring both of his tournament goals in the 88th minute or later. Look for Merino to deliver one final moment in the 2026 World Cup on Sunday afternoon.
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