In this photo illustration, (L-R) Unai Simon, Lamine Yamal and Rodri of Spain and Julian Alvarez, Lionel Messi and Enzo Fernandez of Argentina. (Photo by FIFA
After 39 days, 72 group stage matches, the Round of 32, the Round of 16, the Quarterfinals, Semifinals, and third-place Bronze match, the FIFA World Cup Final is here with Spain taking on Argentina for the Championship.
The FIFA World Cup Trophy is displayed at New York/New Jersey Stadium ahead of the FIFA World Cup Final on July 15, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Jordan Bank – FIFA/FIFA
How to watch the FIFA World Cup Final
Spain vs Argentina
- 3:00 p.m. ET
- New York/New Jersey Stadium
- Network: FOX
Outside of watching FOX on live broadcast TV, there are several options audiences can choose from to enjoy the soccer matches.
One free option is through FIFA+ and select YouTube streams.
Spain’s FIFA World Cup history
Spain players pose for a team photograph before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi Final match between France and Spain at Dallas Stadium on July 14, 2026, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Florencia Tan Jun/
Spain has 17 World Cup appearances and in 2010, defeated the Netherlands 1-0 in extra time in Johannesburg, South Africa to win their lone World Cup. Spain entered the 2026 World Cup as the second-ranked team in the world and reigning European champions. The team’s core is a group of young players: Pau Cubarsi, Dean Huijsen, Nico Williams and Lamine Yamal.
Argentina’s FIFA World Cup history
Argentina players pose for a team photograph before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi Final match between England and Argentina at Atlanta Stadium on July 15, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Patrick Smith – FIFA/FIFA
Argentina has 19 World Cup appearances and are the reigning FIFA World Cup champions after earning their third World Cup title at Qatar in 2022. Argentina also won in 1978, when they hosted the tournament, and 1986. The team is led by superstar forward Lionel Messi, who has played in six World Cups and won the World Cup Golden Ball twice as the tournament’s best player.
Closing ceremony to take place before match
Post Malone performs at the “Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks” — (Photo by: Maarten de Boer/NBC
A closing ceremony will take place at 1:30 pm ET before the match gets underway with singer Post Malone headlining. The show will also feature Tom Cruise, Laura Pausini, Nicole Scherzinger, Robbie Williams, and IShowSpeed performing.
Jennifer Hudson performs at the 51st AFI Lifetime Achievement Award: A Tribute Celebrating Eddie Murphy at Dolby Theatre on April 18, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/
Jennifer Hudson will perform the national anthem
Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award winner Jennifer Hudson will deliver the United States national anthem before the match.
FIFA World Cup final to feature Super Bowl-style halftime show
The FIFA World Cup 2026 Halftime Show will support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, a landmark initiative working to raise $100 million to expand access to quality education and football for children worldwide. (FIFA and Global Citizen)
The World Cup Final will feature the first halftime show in FIFA World Cup history with music superstars Justin Bieber, Madonna, Shakira, and BTS performing. Burna Boy, Gustavo Dudamel, and the PS22 Chorus featuring Coldplay will also perform.
FIFA says the Halftime Show will support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, an initiative working to raise $100 million to expand access to quality education and football for children worldwide.
Future FIFA World Cup host countries
2030 FIFA World Cup
Just like the 2026 World Cup, there will be three host countries for the 2030 FIFA World Cup. Morocco, Portugal and Spain will host the tournament which will be celebrating its 100th year. To mark the 100th anniversary, the opening matches will be held in Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay, marking the first time the World Cup has been played across three continents.
2034 FIFA World Cup
The 2034 FIFA World Cup will head back to the Middle East in 2034. Saudi Arabia will serve as the host country for the tournament. Qatar hosted the World Cup in 2022.
TheFA. This story was reported from Orlando
