FIFA World Cup 2026 Final: Schedule, Teams, Venue & Results
The World Cup 2026 final is the last match of the biggest World Cup ever, and this is your one page for all of it: the date and kick-off time, the two teams, the venue, how to watch, the first-ever halftime show, and the result the moment the trophy is lifted.
It is played on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, and it crowns the champion of the first 48-team tournament.
You will not see the two teams just yet. They are decided by the semifinals on July 14 and 15, so until then the final is listed by its FIFA bracket code (M104), and the names drop in once both semifinals finish.
Bookmark this page, because the matchup and, soon after, the world champion land right here.
Quick facts about the World Cup 2026 final:
| Date | Sunday, July 19, 2026 |
| Kick-off | 3:00 PM ET |
| Venue | MetLife Stadium (New York New Jersey Stadium), East Rutherford, NJ |
| Teams | Winner M101 vs Winner M102 (set after the semifinals) |
| Match | M104, the 104th and final match of the tournament |
| Halftime show | Madonna, Shakira and BTS, curated by Chris Martin |
| Where to watch (US) | FOX in English, Telemundo in Spanish |
Last updated: July 3, 2026
FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Schedule
The final is a single match on Sunday, July 19, the only game of the day. Kick-off is 3:00 PM ET at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, which FIFA calls New York New Jersey Stadium during the tournament. Times are in Eastern Time (ET).
| Match | Date | Fixture | Time (ET) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M104 | Sun, Jul 19 | Winner M101 vs Winner M102 | 3:00 PM | New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife), East Rutherford, NJ |
For the full road that leads here, see the World Cup 2026 schedule.
How Both Teams Reach the World Cup 2026 Final
The two finalists come straight from the semifinals. The winner of the first semifinal (M101, played July 14 in Dallas) meets the winner of the second semifinal (M102, played July 15 in Atlanta).
Each finalist will have won four knockout matches to get here, from the Round of 32 through to the semifinal, so both arrive having beaten everyone in their path.
You can follow the two semifinals that decide it on the World Cup 2026 semifinals page, or download a free printable blank bracket and fill in your pick for the champion.
World Cup 2026 Final Result (Score)
The result appears here as soon as the final is played on July 19. If the score is level after 90 minutes, the match goes to 30 minutes of extra time, then a penalty shootout, so there will be a world champion by the end of the night.
| Match | Date | Result | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| M104 | Sun, Jul 19 | To be played | World champion crowned |
Where to Watch the World Cup 2026 Final
In the United States, the final airs on FOX in English and on Telemundo in Spanish. You can stream the English coverage on the FOX One and FOX Sports apps, and the Spanish coverage on Peacock.
Kick-off is 3:00 PM ET, which is 8:00 PM in London and 9:00 PM across much of Central Europe, so the final lands in prime time for most of Europe and in the afternoon across the United States.
World Cup 2026 Final Halftime Show
The 2026 final features the first live halftime show in World Cup history. Madonna, Shakira and BTS co-headline the performance, which is curated by Coldplay’s Chris Martin and produced by the non-profit Global Citizen. Characters from Sesame Street and The Muppets also take part.
The show supports the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, an initiative aiming to raise 100 million US dollars to expand access to quality education and football for children worldwide. It is a first for a World Cup final, and it turns the biggest match in football into a global music moment as well.
World Cup 2026 Final Venue: MetLife Stadium
The final is played at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, just west of New York City in the New York metropolitan area. FIFA renames it New York New Jersey Stadium for the tournament under its stadium sponsorship rules.
The stadium seats 82,500 for the World Cup, making it one of the largest venues in the tournament, and it hosts the final for the first time in its history.
FAQ About the World Cup 2026 Final
How many teams play in the World Cup 2026 final?
Two teams play in the final: the winners of the two semifinals, M101 in Dallas and M102 in Atlanta. The winner of the final is crowned world champion, and the loser finishes as runner-up. There is a separate third-place match for the two semifinal losers on July 18.
What happens if the World Cup 2026 final is tied?
If the final is level after 90 minutes, two 15-minute periods of extra time are played. If it is still tied after extra time, the match goes to a penalty shootout. A World Cup final cannot end in a draw, so a champion is always decided on the day.
How many matches will each World Cup 2026 finalist have played?
Eight. To reach the final, a team plays three group games plus the Round of 32, Round of 16, quarterfinal, semifinal and final. That is one more than in the old 32-team format, because 2026 added the new Round of 32 at the start of the knockout stage.
What time is the World Cup 2026 final around the world?
Kick-off is 3:00 PM ET. That is 12:00 PM on the US West Coast, 8:00 PM in the United Kingdom, 9:00 PM in Central Europe, and early on Monday morning in East Asia and Australia. Always check the exact time for your own time zone.
Who won the last World Cup final?
Argentina won the 2022 World Cup final, beating France on penalties after a 3-3 draw in Qatar. It was Argentina’s third world title and Lionel Messi’s first, and the match is widely regarded as one of the greatest finals ever played.
Has MetLife Stadium hosted a World Cup final before?
No. The 2026 final is the first World Cup final at MetLife Stadium. When the United States last hosted in 1994, the final was played at the Rose Bowl in California, so New Jersey stages the showpiece match for the first time in 2026.
The World Cup 2026 final closes the biggest tournament in the sport’s history on Sunday, July 19, at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, with kick-off at 3:00 PM ET and the first live halftime show a World Cup final has ever staged.
The two teams are set once the semifinals finish on July 15, but the date, venue and everything around the match are locked, so you can plan the day now.
Keep this page handy, because the matchup lands here first, and the name of the world champion follows soon after.
