The World Cup final is here, with Argentina taking on Spain in soccer's biggest game

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Lionel Messi and Argentina on one side.

Lamine Yamal and Spain on the other.

The World Cup final is finally here.

Kickoff is at 3 p.m. EDT at MetLife Stadium.

Argentina is seeking its fourth title, Spain its second — and could become the first nation to simultaneously hold the World Cup crowns in both men's and women's soccer.

Argentina made three changes from its starting 11 for the semifinal win over England : Midfielders Rodrigo De Paul and Nico Gonzalez, along with defender Gonzalo Montiel were in, while midfielders Leandro Paredes and Nahuel Molina, along with forward Giuliano Simeone, were dropped.

Spain kept its starting 11 from the semifinal win over France untouched.

It's the 104th match of the biggest World Cup ever, a 48-team event that played out over the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

Because there were more matches than any previous World Cup, it was no surprise that there were more goals than all other editions — 307 and counting entering Sunday.

If Argentina and Spain combine for at least two goals in the final, this World Cup will also have the high