FIFA World Cup 2026 Final: Schedule, Teams, Venue & Results
The FIFA World Cup 2026 Final is set: Spain play Argentina at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, July 19, 2026. Spain beat France 2-0 in the first semifinal, and defending champions Argentina came from behind to beat England 2-1 in Atlanta.
Kickoff is 3:00 PM ET, and the match crowns the champion of the first World Cup played with 48 teams. It pits the reigning European champions against the reigning world champions.
This page keeps everything in one place: the teams, kickoff time, venue, how to watch, the halftime show, and the result the moment the trophy is lifted.
Quick facts about the World Cup 2026 final:
| Date | Sunday, July 19, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 3:00 PM ET |
| Venue | MetLife Stadium (New York New Jersey Stadium), East Rutherford, NJ |
| Teams | Spain vs Argentina |
| Match | M104, the 104th and final match of the tournament |
| Halftime show | Madonna, Shakira, BTS, Justin Bieber and Burna Boy, curated by Chris Martin |
| Where to watch (US) | FOX in English, Telemundo in Spanish |
Last updated: July 15, 2026
FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Schedule
The final is the only match of the day on Sunday, July 19. Kickoff is 3:00 PM ET at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, which FIFA calls New York New Jersey Stadium during the tournament.
| Match | Date | Fixture | Time (ET) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M104 | Sun, Jul 19 | Spain vs Argentina | 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.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Teams: Spain vs Argentina
Spain booked their place with a 2-0 win over France at AT&T Stadium near Dallas on July 14. Mikel Oyarzabal converted a first half penalty won by Lamine Yamal, and Pedro Porro finished a quick exchange with Dani Olmo in the 58th minute.
The reigning European champions have conceded just one goal in the entire tournament. Their knockout run reads Austria 3-0, Portugal 1-0, Belgium 2-1 and France 2-0, and they reach their first World Cup final since they won the trophy in 2010.
Argentina joined them with another comeback on July 15 in Atlanta. Anthony Gordon put England ahead, but the defending champions struck twice late to win 2-1 and reach a second straight final. Their knockout run reads Cape Verde 3-2, Egypt 3-2, Switzerland 3-1 and England 2-1, and Lionel Messi can now defend the trophy he lifted in Qatar.
You can revisit both matches 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 and then a penalty shootout, so a world champion is guaranteed on the day.
| Match | Date | Result | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| M104 | Sun, Jul 19 | Spain vs Argentina (to be played) | World champion crowned |
France play England in the third place match on Saturday, July 18, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, with kickoff at 5:00 PM ET.
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.
Kickoff at 3:00 PM ET is 12:00 PM Pacific, 8:00 PM in London and 9:00 PM across much of Central Europe, so the final lands in prime time for Europe and in the afternoon across the United States.
World Cup 2026 Final Halftime Show
The 2026 final stages the first live halftime show in World Cup history. Madonna, Shakira, BTS, Justin Bieber and Burna Boy headline the 11 minute performance, curated by Coldplay’s Chris Martin and produced with the nonprofit Global Citizen. Coldplay appear alongside New York’s PS22 Chorus, conductor Gustavo Dudamel takes part, and characters from Sesame Street and The Muppets join the show.
The performance 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 turns the biggest match in football into a global music moment as well.
World Cup 2026 Final Venue: MetLife Stadium
MetLife Stadium sits in East Rutherford, New Jersey, just west of New York City. 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 a World Cup final for the first time. The last final on US soil was played at the Rose Bowl in 1994.
FAQ About the World Cup 2026 Final
Which teams play in the World Cup 2026 final?
Spain play Argentina in the final on Sunday, July 19, at MetLife Stadium. Spain beat France 2-0 and Argentina beat England 2-1 in the semifinals. France and England meet in the third place match at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on July 18.
How did Spain reach the World Cup 2026 final?
Spain beat Austria 3-0, Portugal 1-0, Belgium 2-1 and France 2-0 in the knockout rounds. The reigning European champions have conceded just one goal in the entire tournament and reach their first World Cup final since they won the trophy in 2010.
How did Argentina reach the World Cup 2026 final?
Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2, Egypt 3-2, Switzerland 3-1 and England 2-1 in the knockout rounds, coming from behind in several of those wins. The defending champions reach a second consecutive final and can retain the trophy they won in Qatar in 2022.
What happens if the World Cup 2026 final is tied?
If the final is level after 90 minutes, two extra time periods of 15 minutes each 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.
What time is the World Cup 2026 final around the world?
Kickoff 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 Argentina can now defend that crown against Spain on July 19.
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 FIFA World Cup 2026 Final brings Spain and Argentina to MetLife Stadium on Sunday, July 19, a meeting of the reigning European champions and the reigning world champions.
Kickoff is 3:00 PM ET on FOX and Telemundo, with the first halftime show a World Cup final has ever staged. Keep this page handy, because the result and the name of the world champion land here on Sunday night.
