New Delhi, July 18: The reigning champions of the FIFA World Cup, Argentina, are just one victory away from making history. The title match will take place late Sunday night (Indian Standard Time) at MetLife Stadium. A win against European champions Spain would make Lionel Scaloni’s team the first to successfully defend the World Cup title since Brazil in 1962. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has described this match as one that generations will remember. To accommodate fans, restaurants and cafes in the capital will remain open until 4 AM.
In a post on the social media platform ‘X’, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta stated, “Every football fan has witnessed Lionel Messi making history. Now, another story is about to be added to the history books. One legend. One young talent. One trophy. A night that generations will remember. Delhi is ready for that night.”
She added, “Under our government’s ‘Ease of Doing Business’ reforms, a 24/7 business-friendly system is already in place in the city. Therefore, this weekend, restaurants, cafes, and other eligible venues in the capital can welcome fans until 4 AM, allowing the city’s residents to enjoy this grand night of football together.”
Argentina’s journey to the final has not been easy. It has included stunning victories, remarkable comebacks, intense extra-time matches, and, most importantly, another memorable tournament for Lionel Messi.
The 39-year-old captain has secured the top spot in the tournament’s scoring list with eight goals. He has once again been the driving force behind Argentina’s campaign. Along the way, he has broken Miroslav Klose’s long-standing record, becoming the all-time leading scorer in FIFA World Cup history with 21 goals.
Argentina has also been the most aggressive team in the tournament, scoring 19 goals across seven matches. Alongside Messi, key contributions have come from Lautaro Martinez, Enzo Fernandez, Julian Alvarez, Alexis Mac Allister, and Giovanni Lo Celso.
Now, only Spain stands between Argentina and history. The final promises to be a fascinating tactical battle. Argentina enters the final as the team with the most goals scored in the tournament, while Spain boasts the strongest defense, having conceded just one goal in seven matches.
This could also be Messi’s last World Cup. Therefore, Argentina will aim to secure another title for this legend. If successful, Argentina would become the third nation to successfully defend the FIFA World Cup title, following Italy and Brazil.
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