Argentina and Spain face off in 2026 World Cup final

Argentina and Spain will clash in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Sunday, July 19. The match kicks off at 13:00 CST in Mexico.

The road to the final

Argentina secured its spot after a dramatic semifinal against England. The English took the lead through Anthony Gordon, but Argentina rallied with goals from Enzo Fernández and Lautaro Martínez to win 2-1 Source: heraldomx. Spain, meanwhile, defeated France 2-0 in the other semifinal with two counter-attacking goals, showcasing a disciplined tactical performance Source: heraldomx. Spain has been unbeaten throughout the tournament Source: infobae.

How to watch in Mexico

Mexican viewers can watch the final for free on open television: Canal 5 (Televisa) and Azteca 7 (TV Azteca) will both broadcast the match Source: infobae. Streaming options include the ViX platform and the Azteca Deportes app, both available at no cost. ViX will also carry the open TV signals Source: infobae. The third-place match between France and England will be exclusive to ViX Source: heraldomx.