The 2026 World Cup final is set for Sunday, July 19, with Spain and Argentina meeting at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, seeks to become the third team in history to win consecutive World Cups, while Spain aims for its second title after 2010.
Kick-off Time and Venue
The match kicks off at 8pm BST (3pm ET) at MetLife Stadium, which has a capacity of 82,500. The final is the culmination of 103 matches over five weeks.
TV Coverage and Streaming
Both BBC and ITV will broadcast the final live in the UK. BBC One coverage begins at 7pm BST, while ITV1 starts at 6.45pm BST. Fans can also stream via BBC iPlayer or ITVX.
Referee Appointment
Slovenian official Slavko Vincic will referee the final, his biggest career assignment.
Team News and Predicted Line-ups
Spain's Lamine Yamal missed training before the final due to a thigh knock but is expected to be fit, according to coach Luis de la Fuente. Argentina's Lionel Messi is set to make his record-extending 34th World Cup appearance.
Predicted Spain XI: Simon; Porro, Cubarsi, Laporte, Cucurella; Rodri, Ruiz; Yamal, Olmo, Baena; Oyarzabal
Predicted Argentina XI: Martinez; Montiel, Romero, Martinez, Tagliafico; Paredes; De Paul, Fernandez, Mac Allister; Alvarez, Messi
