Argentina can become the first men’s national team since 1962 to win successive World Cup trophies when taking on Spain in Sunday’s final at MetLife Stadium.
The reigning champion has inexplicably powered to the showpiece event despite facing obstacle after obstacle, some of which have been self-inflicted. But with Lionel Messi continuing to strut his stuff and an army of bodyguards facilitating his genius, Argentina knows it can fight to a fourth title.
