Argentina's head coach, Lionel Scaloni, has reportedly made a decision regarding the attacking lineup for the FIFA World Cup final against Spain, set to take place tonight in New Jersey. Scaloni will pair Julian Alvarez with captain Lionel Messi in the forward positions.

Alvarez's Role in the Attack

Julian Alvarez, 26, has been an integral part of Argentina's campaign, having started in the semi-final match against England, which ended in a 2-1 victory for Argentina. He also played the full 120 minutes in the quarter-final against Switzerland, where Argentina won 3-1. Despite a challenging tournament for Alvarez, with only one goal in seven appearances, Scaloni has chosen to partner him with Messi as they face a determined Spanish side aiming for their second World Cup title.

Messi's Historic Performance

Messi, who is set to appear in his third consecutive World Cup final, has already made history by becoming the oldest outfield player to participate in this prestigious match. The 39-year-old has been in exceptional form, contributing to Argentina's success with either a goal or an assist in his last 11 World Cup matches, setting a record in the tournament.

As the match approaches, Messi is also in contention for the FIFA World Cup Golden Boot. Currently trailing French striker Kylian Mbappe, who has scored 10 goals, Messi needs to find the net multiple times against Spain to secure the accolade for himself. The stage is set for an exciting showdown as Argentina looks to clinch the title.