Spain and Argentina to Face Off in 2026 World Cup Final

The 2026 World Cup final will see Spain face Argentina on Sunday, July 19, at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, with kickoff at 21:00 CEST / 15:00 ET. Source: elmundoesSource: mileniomx

Road to the Final

Spain secured their spot by defeating France 2-0 in the semifinal, with goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro Source: elmundoes. Argentina, the defending champions, staged a comeback against England, winning 2-1 thanks to goals from Enzo Fernández and Lautaro Martínez after falling behind Source: mileniomx.

The Matchup

This will be the first time Spain and Argentina meet in a World Cup final Source: elmundoes. Spain, winners in 2010, aim for a second star, while Argentina seek a fourth title and back-to-back championships Source: mileniomx. Their last encounter was a 2018 friendly won 6-1 by Spain Source: elmundoes.

What's at Stake

• Lionel Messi leads Argentina in pursuit of another crown, while Spain's young squad looks to cement its legacy. Source: elmundoes
• The trophy will be presented by U.S. President Donald Trump. Source: elmundoes
• Broadcasting: La 1, RTVE Play, and DAZN in Spain. Source: elmundoes