FIFA World Cup 2026 Final: Today Time, Venue, Schedule & How to Watch Spain vs Argentina showdown.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 Final is almost here. On Sunday, July 19, 2026, the champion of the biggest football tournament in history will be crowned at the New York New Jersey Stadium.

Argentina reached the football World Cup final courtesy of their dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over England in the semifinal, as Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi delivered two heroic late assists to spur the historic victory.

Meanwhile, Spain downed 2018 champions France, 2-0, in the semifinal to book their place in Sunday's final.

Argentina is seeking its fourth World Cup title and is looking to become the first back-to-back World Cup champion since Brazil pulled off the feat in 1958 and 1962. Spain is looking for its second title, after winning the 2010 World Cup by beating 1-0 in South Africa.

When is the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final?

Date: Sunday, July 19, 2026

What Time is the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Today?

Kick-off Time: 3:00 PM Eastern Time (ET)

United Kingdom: 8:00 PM British Summer Time (BST)

European Time: 9:00 CEST

Local timezone (e.g., 12:00 PM PT, 9:00 PM CEST)

What is FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Stadium Location?

Venue: New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium), East Rutherford, New Jersey

Capacity: 80,663 seats (FIFA World Cup configuration)

Who are in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Finals Teams?

World Cup 2026 Finals Teams: Argentina vs Spain.

Meanwhile, Spain downed 2018 champions France, 2-0, in the semifinal to book their place in Sunday's final.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Finals Day Schedule, Times

FIFA has confirmed that gates open four hours before kickoff for the Final.

Time (ET) Event

Morning Fan zones and official watch parties open across New York and New Jersey

11:00 AM Stadium gates open. Security screening begins

11:00 AM onward Penn Station to Secaucus rail service restricted to ticket

holders

1:30 PM Closing ceremony begins

Before kickoff National anthems. Jennifer Hudson performs the US anthem. Team lineups

3:00 PM Kickoff. First half

Approx. 3:55 PM First-ever World Cup Final Halftime show, 11 minutes

Approx. 5:00 PM Full time. Extra time and penalties if required

After full time Trophy ceremony and medal presentations

Evening Post-match celebrations across the region

Road to the World Cup Final – Knockout Schedule.

Semi-final 1: Spain beat France 2-0.

SemiFinal 2: Argentina beat England 2-1.

Third Place Playoff: France vs England | Saturday, July 18, 2026 | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami | 5:00 PM ET

World Cup 2026 Final: Argentina vs Spain | Sunday, July 19, 2026 | New York New Jersey Stadium | 3:00 PM ET

How to Watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Live?

The 2026 World Cup has been a historic tournament with 48 teams and 104 matches. The final at the New York New Jersey Stadium promises to be a memorable night of football.

United Kingdom

* TV Channels: Watch the match live on BBC One.

* Live Stream: Stream it online via BBC iPlayer or the BBC Sport Website.

United States

* TV Channels: Catch the English broadcast on Fox Sports (FS1) and the Spanish broadcast on Telemundo.

* Live Stream: Stream online via Fubo, Sling TV, or the Fox Sports app.

Australia

* TV Channels: Watch the live coverage on SBS.

* Live Stream: Stream for free on SBS On Demand.

Canada

* TV Channels: Watch the game live on TSN.

* Live Stream: Stream the broadcast via the TSN app or TSN+.