When is the World Cup final? Date, UK kick-off time, venue and how to follow Spain vs Argentina
The World Cup final is the biggest game in football and the biggest event in all of sports.
More than a billion people watched the 2022 showdown between Argentina and France, as Lionel Messi cemented his legacy.
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And no doubt the same number will be singing this weekend watching the next world champions.
And Messi has a chance to win back-to-back world titles.
Argentina are back in the showpiece after they came out after defeating England in the semi-finals.
They will also face Spain who surprised France in the other last four game.
Here’s everything you need to know about the 2026 World Cup finals…
When is the World Cup final?
The World Cup final will be held on Sunday – July 19.
The start of the showpiece match is scheduled for 8pm UK time, which is 3pm.
He will be at MetLife Stadium in New York.
The venue, which was announced to host the finals in 2024 and has 82,500 seats, is home to the NFL teams, the New York Giants and the New York Jets.
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The forecast for the game is 28C temperatures at kick-off with a chance of thunder.
The possibility of inclement weather may cause the game to be delayed or stopped.
How to follow the World Cup final
talkSPORT will have live coverage of the final and every match at this summer’s World Cup.
We will be providing live shows and more from the United States throughout the tournament.
Listen to talkSPORT via the website or catch us on DAB digital radio through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM.
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The final is expected to be broadcast on BBC and ITV in the UK as well.
Fans will be able to watch the game for free, as well as being able to stream the game on BBC iPlayer and ITVX.
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2026 World Cup knockout stage schedule
Quarter-final
Thursday, July 9 –
Friday, July 10
Saturday, July 11
- Norway 1-2 England (AET)
Sunday, July 12
- Argentina 3-1 Switzerland (AET)
Semi-finalist
Tuesday, July 14
Wednesday, July 15
Playing third place
Saturday, July 18
Finally
Sunday, July 19 – 8pm
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Spain vs Argentina: Teams
Spain
Goalkeepers: Unai Simon (Athletic Club), David Raya (Arsenal), Joan Garcia (Barcelona).
Defenders: Aymeric Laporte (Athletic Club), Marc Cucurella (Chelsea), Marcos Llorente (Atletico Madrid), Eric Garcia (Barcelona), Pedro Porro (Tottenham), Alex Grimaldo (Bayer Leverkusen), Pau Cubarsi (Barcelona), Marc Pubill (Atletico Madrid).
Midfielders: Rodri (Manchester City), Fabian Ruiz (PSG), Mikel Merino (Arsenal), Pedri (Barcelona), Gavi (Barcelona), Martin Zubimendi (Arsenal), Alex Baena (Atletico Madrid).
Leaders: Ferran Torres (Barcelona), Mikel Oyarzabal (Real Sociedad), Dani Olmo (Barcelona), Nico Williams (Athletic Club), Lamine Yamal (Barcelona), Yeremy Pino (Crystal Palace), Borja Iglesias (Celta Vigo), Victor Munoz (Osasuna).
Manager: Luis de la Fuente
In Argentina
Goalkeepers: Emiliano Martinez (Aston Villa), Juan Musso (Atletico Madrid), Geronimo Rulli (Marseille).
Defenders: Leonardo Balerdi (Marseille), Lisandro Martínez (Man Utd), Facundo Medina (Marseille), Nahuel Molina (Atletico Madrid), Gonzalo Montiel (River Plate), Nicolas Otamendi (Benfica), Cristian Romero (Tottenham), Nicolas Tagliafico (Lyon).
Midfielders: Valentín Barco (Strasbourg), Rodrigo De Paul (Inter Miami), Enzo Fernandez (Chelsea), Giovani Lo Celso (Real Betis), Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool), Exequiel Palacios (Bayer Leverkusen), Leandro Paredes (Boca Juniors).
Leaders: Thiago Almada (Atletico Madrid), Julian Alvarez (Atletico Madrid), Nicolas Gonzalez (Atletico Madrid), Jose Manuel Lopez (Palmeiras), Lautaro Martínez (Inter Milan), Lionel Messi (Inter Miami), Nicolas Paz (Como), Giuliano Simeone (Atletico Madrid).
Manager: Lionel Scaloni
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