What time is World Cup final? Live stream, TV channel, kickoff schedule for Spain vs. Argentina

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East Rutherford, New Jersey, plays host to an absolute blockbuster as two of the world's elite soccer cultures square off in a monumental World Cup final.

Spain is determined to bring the trophy back to Madrid for the first time since 2010, while Argentina has a date with destiny, trying to become the first nation to go back-to-back since the iconic Brazilian teams of 1958 and 1962.

Expect fireworks as Spain's masterclass defense—boasting a tournament-low one goal allowed—attempts to stifle Argentina’s relentless attack. La Albiceleste have outscored every team in the tournament, spearheaded by a brilliant campaign from Lionel Messi, who currently sits on eight goals and four assists.

This match also breaks a historical tiebreaker decades in the making. In 14 all-time matchups, both sides hold six wins alongside two draws, though they haven’t faced one another in a World Cup since Argentina won 2-1 all the way back in 1966.

Here's your full preview of the Spain vs. Argentina finale, featuring live streaming information, TV schedules, and kickoff details.

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:

Spain vs. Argentina live stream, TV channel

Live stream: 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 fubo, where fans can stream ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox and 100+ top channels of live TV and sports without cable. (Participating plans only. Taxes and fees may apply.)

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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.