Emiliano Martínez spoke about the World Cup with Argentina, the match against England and Spain.

Martínez commented on Argentina at this World Cup. Speaking to the media at a press conference, here is what he had to say:

“It’s destiny to play against them. We were prepared to play them in Qatar, we enjoy our people. Be it Spain or any opponent, playing another final is immense pride.”

He also commented on the match against England:

“I think the other day when we played against England, it was the second match I enjoyed the most in my career. Winning it once is very difficult and bringing home the fourth star, I imagine the celebrations. Enjoying it with the people and I’m visualizing and imagining it…”

On the match against Spain:

“Spain are a great national team, I know a lot of them that play in the Premier League and I follow La Liga. They have a great national team that knows our coach well. It’s not only Lamine. They are a great group, that’s why they reached the final. We have our own weapons. I hope it’s a match that the fans can remember for a long time.”

Lionel Messi spoke about the Argentina national team, the World Cup and Spain.

Messi was at the World Cup final Fanatics Fanfest and was asked by tennis player Novak Djokovic about the Argentina national team and the World Cup final. Here is what he had to say:

“We grew up playing football, wanting to have fun. We have a great desire to enter the match and enjoy it, as if we were returning to the place where we started in this sport when we were children.”

When asked about playing against Spain in the World Cup:

“It’s hard to play against Spain, you can’t always win. We will also try to stop Spain because it’s not just about Lamine, they have great players and a distinctive playing style and we also have our own weapons.”

The Argentina national team will play the World Cup final against Spain in their sky blue and white kit.

Argentina wore their blue kit in their 2-1 win against England but will wear their sky blue and white shirt. They will wear white shorts and the socks will be white.

The referees have been named for Argentina against Spain in the World Cup final.

Slavko Vincic of Slovenia will referee Argentina against Spain in the final of the World Cup. Tomaz Klancnik and Andraz Kovacic, also of Slovenia, are the first assistant referee and second assistant referee.

Adham Makhadmeh and Mohammad Alkalaf of Jordan are the fourth official and reserve assistant referee for the game.

Vincic was also the referee for Argentina against Saudi Arabia at the 2022 World Cup.

Lionel Messi spoke about the win against England and making the World Cup final.

Messi had two assists for Argentina in their 2-1 win against England. The 39 year old spoke to the media after the match. Here is what he had to say:

“Let it hurt whoever it hurts and let them say whatever they want, nobody gave this team anything for free.

“Playing two World Cup finals in a row is insane, this group is incredible.

“Honestly, before the World Cup started, I trusted this group and knew we would be among the top four.

“Let the fans enjoy it like they are, now it will be whatever God wills.”