FIFA World Cup 2026 Final: Date, Time, Venue, and Everything You Need to Know

The wait is almost over!

The first spot in the 2026 World Cup final has been locked up.

Football fans worldwide are eagerly anticipating the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final, which will crown the champion of the biggest football tournament on the planet.

Spain will play for the World Cup championship after defeating France on Tuesday, July 14 in the first semifinal.

La Roja won after shutting out France, 2-0, inside AT&T Stadium, their sixth clean sheet of the tournament. It will be the first final for Spain since 2010, when it won it all for its first and only World Cup title.

When is the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final?

Date: Sunday, July 19, 2026

What Time is Football World Cup 2026 Final kick-off?

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

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

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

Where is the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final?

Venue: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey.

For the duration of the tournament, the stadium is officially referred to as the New York New Jersey Stadium due to FIFA’s sponsorship regulations.

This iconic 82,500-capacity venue will host the grand finale of the expanded 48-team World Cup.

Which Teams are Playing in the World Cup Final 2026?

The two finalists will be decided after the semi-final matches featuring France, Spain, England, and Argentina.

Spain

Spain snuffed out France’s dream of a third World Cup triumph, taming their galaxy of forwards to win 2-0 and progress to a final against England or Argentina.

Mikel Oyarzabal opened the scoring for the 2010 winners with an emphatic penalty in the first half in Arlington, Texas, and Pedro Porro doubled their lead in the second half.

ARG vs ENG

These powerhouse nations have delivered thrilling performances throughout the tournament, and any combination in the final promises an unforgettable showdown.

How to Watch the World Cup 2026 Final?

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+.

Spain

TV Channels: Watch the free-to-air broadcast on La 1 or enjoy comprehensive coverage on DAZN.

Live Streaming: Stream for free on RTVE Play or access the full paywall stream on DAZN.

🇫🇷 France

TV Channels: M6 (Free-to-air, select matches) and beIN Sports (Paid subscription, all matches).

Live Stream: M6+ (Free) and beIN SPORTS CONNECT (Paid).

🇦🇷 Argentina

TV Channels: TV Pública (Free, Argentina matches), Telefe (Free, select matches), TyC Sports (Cable, 52 matches), and DSports (DirecTV, all matches).

Live Stream: DGO (All matches), Paramount+ (All matches), and TyC Sports Play (For cable subscribers).

Mexico: Televisa Univision & TV Azteca

Who is performing at the FIFA World Cup Final Half-time?

For the FIFA World Cup 2026, the spectacular closing ceremony and the tournament's first-ever halftime show at the New York New Jersey Stadium feature performances by Madonna, Shakira, and BTS. Curated by Coldplay's Chris Martin, the event also includes Justin Bieber, Burna Boy, Gustavo Dudamel, the PS22 Chorus, and appearances by beloved Sesame Street characters.

Key Facts About the 2026 World Cup Final.

First-ever 48-team World Cup final

Hosted across Canada, Mexico, and the United States

MetLife Stadium also hosted the 2016 Copa América Centenario Final

Mark your calendars and set your reminders — the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final on July 19 is set to be one of the biggest sporting events of the decade.

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