What happened: Sunday's championship match is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET at New York New Jersey Stadium. The final closes the expanded 48-team tournament.
Why it matters: A victory would complete Messi's title defense. The tournament concludes after a record 104 matches.
By the numbers: Messi has scored eight goals at the 2026 World Cup and 21 across his World Cup career.
What to watch: The final will determine whether Messi adds another championship to his eight-goal tournament run.