The 2026 World Cup final is scheduled for this Sunday, July 19, 2026, marking the conclusion of the expanded 39-day, 48-team tournament. The match will be the 104th and final game of the World Cup.
When and What Time is the Final?
The final kicks off at 8pm BST (British Summer Time) for viewers in the United Kingdom, which corresponds to 3pm local time on the US East Coast. The match will be played at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, which is part of the New York/New Jersey metropolitan region.
Who is Playing in the Final?
The first semi-final saw Team X defeat Team Y with a score of X-Y. The second semi-final, taking place tonight, features England against Argentina. The winner of that match will face Team X in the final for the trophy.
Where is the Final Being Held?
The showpiece game will be hosted at MetLife Stadium, officially referred to by FIFA as the New York/New Jersey Stadium. The venue has an impressive seating capacity of 82,500. It is located in East Rutherford, New Jersey, within the New York City metropolitan area.
How to Watch the Final on TV
Following a long-standing broadcasting tradition, the final will be shown free-to-air simultaneously across both the BBC (BBC One and BBC iPlayer) and ITV (ITV1 and ITVX) in the United Kingdom.
