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Spain reaches 2026 World Cup final; awaits Argentina or England

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Spain defeated France 2-0 in the semifinal on July 14, 2026, to reach the World Cup final for the second time in their history. Goals from Mikel Oyarzabal (penalty) and Pedro Porro secured a dominant performance against the 2018 champions Source: ABC.

The final

The final will be played on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at 21:00 Spanish time (15:00 local) at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey (New York/New Jersey Stadium) Source: Infobae. The match will be broadcast free on La 1 and Teledeporte in Spain, as well as on DAZN Source: ABC.

The opponent

Spain's opponent will be determined on July 15, when England faces Argentina in Atlanta.

If England wins, it would be a rematch of the Euro 2024 final, which Spain won 2-1 Source: ABC.
If Argentina wins, it would be a high-profile clash between Lamine Yamal and Lionel Messi, with historical tensions from the 2022 Finalissima Source: ABC.

Both potential opponents are formidable: England seeks its first World Cup since 1966, while Argentina aims to defend its 2022 title Source: El Mundo.

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ABC↗

“La selección española de fútbol se metió en la final del Mundial 2026 por la puerta grande al vencer a Francia por 0-2 con los goles de Oyarzabal, de penalti, y Pedro Porro en una actuación fantástica de los pupilos de Luis de la Fuente.”

Infobae↗

“El último partido de la Copa del Mundo está programado para el domingo 19 de julio a las 21:00 horas. El encuentro se disputará en el New York/New Jersey Stadium, denominación que utiliza la FIFA para el MetLife Stadium.”

El Mundo↗