Spain vs. Argentina free live stream: How to watch World Cup final online without cable

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The 2026 World Cup final brings an epic showdown to East Rutherford, New Jersey, where two iconic soccer giants will battle for global supremacy.

History is on the line for both squads: Argentina can carve out a rare piece of soccer lore by defending their title—a feat unaccomplished since Brazil did so 64 years ago—while Spain looks to reclaim the mountaintop for the first time since 2010.

It is a true strength-on-strength battle as Spain's elite defensive structure meets Argentina's high-octane frontline. La Roja have surrendered just one lone goal throughout their tournament run, but they will face their toughest test yet in an Argentina side that leads the field in scoring, powered by tournament standout Lionel Messi (8 goals, 4 assists).

The fixture will also serve as a definitive tiebreaker for their historical rivalry. Across 14 previous head-to-head matches, the teams are perfectly even with six wins each and two draws, having not met on this specific stage since Argentina's 2-1 group-stage victory in 1966.

Here's everything you need to know to watch the Spain vs. Argentina World Cup match, including where to watch on TV or live stream, what time the game starts and more.

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Streaming: DIRECTV, fubo, Fox One, Fox Sports app/website

Spain vs. Argentina will be broadcast on FOX in the United States with streaming options available on its dedicated platforms.

The best place to catch the match is on DIRECTV or on the streaming service fubo.

What time does Spain vs. Argentina kick off?

Spain vs. Argentina kicks off Sunday, July 19, at 3 p.m. ET at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Here's how that time translates across the United States time zones:

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The 2026 World Cup will be played across 16 host cities in North America, with matches taking place in the United States, Canada and Mexico. It will be the first men’s World Cup hosted by three countries.

The 16 host cities are Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco and Seattle in the United States; Toronto and Vancouver in Canada; and Guadalajara, Mexico City and Monterrey in Mexico.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature 48 teams, expanding from the 32-team format used in previous tournaments. The larger field also means more matches, more knockout-round games and more countries involved than ever before.

The 48 teams are Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Cape Verde, Canada, Colombia, Croatia, Curaçao, Czechia, DR Congo, Ecuador, Egypt, England, France, Germany, Ghana, Haiti, Iran, Iraq, Ivory Coast, Japan, Jordan, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Portugal, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Senegal, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, Türkiye, United States, Uruguay and Uzbekistan.

There will be 104 matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. That includes the group stage, knockout rounds and the final.

Yes. Streaming options will depend on the match, language and broadcast partner. In the U.S., Fox Sports lists FOX and FS1, which are available on fubo for English-language coverage, while Telemundo will stream every match live on Peacock and the Telemundo App for Spanish-language coverage.

In the U.S., English-language matches are expected across FOX and FS1, which are available on fubo for those without cable, while Spanish-language coverage will air on Telemundo and Universo, which you can stream on DIRECTV and Peacock. Check the schedule for the specific match you want to watch.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup final is scheduled for Sunday, July 19, 2026. The match will be played at New York-New Jersey Stadium, FIFA’s tournament name for MetLife Stadium.

Kickoff times vary by date, host city and round. Because the tournament is being played across multiple time zones in the United States, Canada and Mexico, fans should check the official match schedule for start times in their local time zone.