The biggest game in sports rolls out again, after what felt like an eternity of a four-year wait, with Argentina and Spain ready to take battle for the most prestigious trophy in football. This World Cup, which has been full of everything a fan can ask for, will come to its conclusion in what will be an action-packed final.

Controversy has followed Argentina throughout this tournament, and things may have taken their peak in their late turnaround win against England, with Lionel Messi and a handful of other Argentinians parading with their political flag, but despite this, nobody can argue the grit and passion this side has.

They have not played the nicest, or the best arguably, football but their utter belief to always find a way is incredibly commendable and it is no surprise that they have found themselves in consecutives finals because of this.

La Albiceleste found themselves in a group containing Algeria, Jordan and Austria, putting the Argentines firm favourites to top the group, and they did with the help of one man in particular.

Despite being thirty-nine-years-old Inter Miami's and six time Balon d'Or winner Lionel Messi managed to score a plethora of group stage goals, including a hat-trick against Algeria, allowing him to overtake Mirislav Klose's goalscoring record, a brace against Austria and a goal against Jordan allowed the Argentina to top the group, with three wins out of three setting them up with a round of 32 games against debutants Cape Verde.

In what proved to be one of the greatest games the World Cup provided in its rich 76-year history, it was the Argentines who were just about to beat the Blue Sharks, despite an incredibly valiant effort by Cape Verde. Some grit and determination was just about enough to see la Albiceleste through, with Christian Romero scoring the winning goal from a header.

It was the Pharaohs, in Egypt, who were the next opponents in the final 16, and again fighting through adversity and despite going down 2-0 and with only just over ten minutes left to play, a trio of late Argentine goals saw them through to the quarter-finals, with Enzo Fernandes scoring the decisive very late winner. The game was not short of its controversies, though, with Egypt feeling that one of their goals was unfairly ruled out and that the Argentinian third shouldn't have counted, but their cries fell on deaf ears as Argentina geared up to play Switzerland in the quarter-finals.

In what had already been a crazy couple of knockout games for Argentina, their quarter-final didn't quite live up to the blockbuster expectations. It still had its share of drama, though, as they were forced to go to extra time for the second time, only being able to draw 1-1 with the Swiss in ninety minutes, who had Breel Embolo sent off at this point. Yet again, Argentina pulled through, with Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez scoring in extra time to face England, reigniting a historic rivalry for an elusive place in the World Cup final.

Yet again, la Albiceleste found themselves a goal down with only a handful of minutes left on the clock, only five and stoppage this time, with Anthony Gordon putting the Three Lions on course for a first final appearance in sixty years. Argentina were able to break English hearts, however, with Messi playing the role of orchestrator this time. The captain assisted Fernandez and Martinez's late goals, rewarding their dominance in the game.

Incredibly, after four truly incredible games, Messi's Argentina had found themselves in their second World Cup final in as many attempts.

Things could not have really been more different for their opponents Spain, however, with La Furia Roja not really capturing the attention until they found themselves in the semi-final.

The Spanish were placed in a group with Uruguay, Saudi Arabia and Cape Verde, a fairly simple group on paper. This may not have been the case, though, when Spain's first game against Cape Verde ended in a 0-0 draw, with the Blue Sharks having caused both finalists real problems this tournament.

It turned out to be a simple end to the group for Spain, though, with wins against Saudi's and Uruguay giving them enough to secure top spot in the group without conceding a goal, and they were awarded a round-of-32 tie against Austria. This is where they started to show their dominance, with an impressive 3-0 win for La Furia Roja, Mikel Oyarzabal getting a brace, and players like Pau Cubarsi being key in the Spanish defence, which still hadn't conceded.

Their first real contest came against rivals Portugal in the round of 16, but yet again Spain won with a clean sheet, 1-0 this time. Arsenal's Mikel Merino was able to score the vital goal in the dying minutes of the game, and Unai Simón was able to break records with his fifth consecutive World Cup clean sheet.

Belgium was the next opponent in Spain's way, and after their impressive five-game run, Belgium's Charles De Ketelaere was just about to sneak his way around the Spanish backline and divert the ball past a helpless Unai Simon, breaking Spain's longstanding record; however, even worse, it put La Furia Roja on level. Yet again, though, Merino was the hero, scoring in the 88th minute this time as he capitalised on a spill by Senne Lammens and prodded the ball into the net, sending Spain into the semi-finals, where they will face the ever-intimidating France.

Spain knew they would have to improve on every performance in every way if they had a chance of beating Les Blues, and they did. It was arguably the best performance a side has put in this World Cup, with Pau Curbasi, Rodri, and Aymeric Laporte all providing world-class defensive displays as they expertly nullified the French attack, and an Oyarzabal penalty and clever finish by Pedro Porro sent Spain into the final for the first time in 16 years, as they look to reclaim the glory from that night in South Africa.

Ultimately, this game has the potential to be an all-time classic. Argentina have done things the hardest way possible, but their squad's determination can get them through any situation. But Spain's elite defence has been incredible, and their ability to control the game could be incredibly vital to ensure they lift the trophy.

There is not much to update from either teams, with both Jose de la Fuente and Lionel Scaloni both having a full squad to choose from.

Nico Williams could come in for Alex Baena; however, the Atletico Madrid winger has played well at this World Cup, so dropping him would be harsh.

Spain 2-1 Argentina (After Extra-Time)

This game could well and truly go either way, but I believe that Spain's ability to dictate a game will be able to give them another World  Cup.

I predict that Lamine Yamal will be the one to score the winning goal to give the La Furia Roja the prestigious trophy and deny Messi his chance of a second World Cup.