The 2026 World Cup final between Spain and Argentina will be broadcast live on both BBC and ITV in the UK, with kick-off scheduled for 8pm BST (3pm local time) at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. This marks the first time these two nations have met in a World Cup final.
TV Coverage and Kick-off Details
BBC coverage begins at 7pm, one hour before kick-off, while ITV's pre-match show starts earlier at 6.45pm. Fans can choose between the two free-to-air broadcasters to watch the showpiece event.
Road to the Final
Spain reached the final by defeating pre-tournament favourites France in the semi-finals. Argentina secured their place by overcoming England in the other last-four clash. The MetLife Stadium hosts its first World Cup final, replacing the Rose Bowl which held the final when the United States last staged the tournament.
Future World Cups
Both finalists will host matches at the 2030 World Cup, which celebrates the tournament's centenary. Spain, along with Morocco and Portugal, will host the majority of fixtures, while Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay will each host one match. The 2034 World Cup has already been awarded to Saudi Arabia, likely requiring a winter schedule. The 2038 hosts remain undecided, with speculation that the United States may again be chosen.
