Spain v Argentina LIVE: World Cup closing ceremony forward of Messi going for glory in closing

Proper, in all that closing ceremony pleasure, we had one thing truly vital occur: workforce information was confirmed!

Spain are set to call an unchanged facet from the one which beat France within the semis, that means Lamine Yamal and Pedro Porro had been in truth match to start out, whereas Pedri is benched once more.

Argentina make two adjustments: Nico Gonzalez and Gonzalo Montiel are available in for Leandro Paredes and Nahuel Molina.

That’s your lot, for now! We’ve nonetheless been promised Robbie Williams, Tom Cruise and extra for the closing ceremony, however my guess is that they’ll deliver out these huge weapons nearer to kick-off, like they did for the opening ceremony.

Truly an honest turnout for the closing ceremony inside MetLife (sorry, the New York-New Jersey Stadium), contemplating the ticketing chaos and queues which have plagued the day for followers thus far.

Subsequent up, it’s Submit Malone! Sorry Pace, however that is extra prefer it.

Strolling prime the centre-stage surrounded by pyro, Posty performs “Chrome Heartbreaker” earlier than breaking into two of his greater hits: “Wow.” and “Sunflower”.

For the latter, he’s joined by Swae Lee, who options on the track.

Argentina XI: E. Martinez; Montiel, Romero, Lis. Martinez, Tagliafico; Gonzalez, Enzo, De Paul, Mac Allister; Álvarez, Messi.

Subs: Musso, Rulli, Senesi, Otamendi, Medina, Molina, Paredes, Barco, Lo Celso, Palacios, Almada, Simeone, Paz, Lopez, Martinez.

Spain XI: Simon, Porro, Cubarsi, Laporte, Cucurella; Rodri; Olmo, Fabian; Yamal, Oyarzabal, Baena.

Subs: Raya, Garcia, Pubill, Grimaldo, Garcia, Llorente, Merino, Gavi, Zubimendi, Pedri, Torres, Pino, Williams. Munoz, Iglesias.

First performer up: it’s streaming sensation IShowSpeed.

He’s singing (properly, blatantly lip-syncing) his tune “Champions” on the facet of the Chrysler Constructing.

And simply as I say that, we’re underway!

Some severe drumming to get this began as dancers decked out in golden, skintight, Fifa-branded gear bust some strikes.

We’re already experiencing delays to this World Cup closing.

The closing ceremony was as a consequence of begin 90 minutes previous to kick-off… and it hasn’t began but.