McManaman Predicts Spain to Beat Argentina 3-1 in Final

Former Liverpool player Steve McManaman predicts that Spain will defeat Argentina 3-1 in the World Cup final, which will take place in New York. This match is significant as it marks the first encounter between the two teams in the tournament since 1966.

McManaman made this prediction while serving as a pundit for ESPN FC. He expressed confidence in Spain's ability to secure victory, especially after their impressive 2-0 win against France in the semi-finals.

Spain, the reigning European champions, aims to win their second World Cup title, having previously triumphed in 2010. Argentina, on the other hand, is seeking its seventh tournament win after showcasing resilience in their semi-final match, where they scored twice in the final five minutes to clinch a 2-1 victory.

The final match is scheduled to take place in March, although previous plans for a finalissima were canceled for various reasons.