World Cup 2026 Final: Argentina vs Spain Date, Kickoff Time, and How to Watch
Argentina and Spain meet in the 2026 World Cup final on Sunday, July 19 at 3:00 PM ET at New York New Jersey Stadium. Here is how to watch on TV and stream it, plus kickoff times in your time zone.
The 2026 World Cup final is set: Argentina vs Spain, Sunday, July 19, 2026, at New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium) in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Kickoff is 3:00 PM ET. Here is how to watch it on TV and stream it, wherever you are.
The quick answer
- Match: Argentina vs Spain
- Date: Sunday, July 19, 2026
- Kickoff: 3:00 PM ET
- Venue: New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium), East Rutherford, NJ
- US TV: FOX (English), Telemundo (Spanish)
- Streaming: FOX One or the FOX Sports app (English), Peacock (Spanish)
- In 4K: FOX’s coverage is available in 4K on compatible devices
Kickoff time in your time zone
| Region | Kickoff |
|---|---|
| US East Coast (ET) | 3:00 PM |
| US West Coast (PT) | 12:00 PM |
| United Kingdom (BST) | 8:00 PM |
| Spain (CEST) | 9:00 PM |
| Argentina (ART) | 4:00 PM |
How the finalists got here
Argentina came from behind to beat England 2-1 in Wednesday’s semifinal: Anthony Gordon put England ahead, but Lionel Messi set up Enzo Fernandez’s 85th-minute equalizer and then crossed for Lautaro Martinez to head in the winner in stoppage time. Spain shut out France 2-0 in the other semifinal.
England and France meet in the third-place match on Saturday before the final.
How to watch in the United States
On TV: The final airs nationally on FOX in English and Telemundo in Spanish, so no cable add-ons are required if you already receive those channels.
Streaming (English):
- FOX One is FOX’s standalone streaming service and carries the final live, no cable login needed.
- The FOX Sports app streams the match if you sign in with an existing TV provider account.
- Live-TV services that carry FOX, such as Fubo, YouTube TV, and Hulu + Live TV, also work, and most offer free trials for new subscribers.
Streaming (Spanish): Peacock streams Telemundo’s Spanish-language coverage.
Watching from outside the US
Broadcast rights differ by country. Check FIFA’s official where-to-watch guide for the rights holder in your region, and stick to licensed broadcasters. Unofficial streams are unreliable and often unsafe.
Tickets
If you are trying to attend, the only official source is FIFA.com/tickets. Tickets are digital, and there are no over-the-counter sales at the stadium. Face value for the final opened in a range of roughly $2,030 to $6,730 by seating category. Anything sold well outside official channels carries a higher risk of fraud.
Before you tune in
Set a reminder for Sunday, July 19 at 3:00 PM ET, pick your channel or stream, and you are set for the last match of the tournament. If you missed the road to the final, our semifinals viewing guide covers how the last four got here.
Schedule and broadcast details were verified against FOX Sports and FIFA’s official pages as of July 15, 2026. The finalists and any late timing changes will be updated here, with the revision date noted.