They will win 4-0 — Chelsea legend predicts Spain vs Argentina final

Leboeuf has predicted that Spain will crush Lionel Messi’s Argentina 4-0 in the 2026 World Cup final.

Spain made it to the final on the back of a spectacular defensive run, conceding just once while scoring 13 times.

After an opening scoreless draw against Cape Verde, La Roja recorded dominant wins over Saudi Arabia, Uruguay, and Austria.

Midfielder Mikel Merino then provided heroics from the bench to edge past Portugal and Belgium, before Spain secured a convincing 2-0 semifinal win over France

Meanwhile, Argentina’s path has been defined by drama and late winners.

While Messi has been exceptional with eight goals and four assists, the team has repeatedly scraped through to get to consecutive World Cup finals.

Despite Argentina's resilient spirit, Leboeuf believes Spain’s tactical superiority will shine through.

"I apologize, but I must predict a very large scoreline," Leboeuf stated on ESPN UK.

"I’m going with 4-0 in favor of Spain. I have respect for Argentina and could consider a 3-2 outcome, but I believe that if Spain scores first, Argentina will have to push forward, which could lead to them being punished given the talent of the Spanish squad."

Spain are slight favourites after their dominant run to the final, but no one will write off Argentina, especially with Messi.