The 2026 World Cup Final is set: Spain vs Argentina, Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET at MetLife Stadium in the New York area, live on FOX and Telemundo. Download our free printable Final match sheet below to fill in both starting lineups, keep score through extra time and penalties, and crown the champion.
2026 World Cup Final: Quick Facts
- Who is playing? Spain vs Argentina, the defending champion.
- When is the final? Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET.
- Where is it played? MetLife Stadium (New York New Jersey Stadium) in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
- What channel is it on? FOX in English and Telemundo in Spanish in the US, with streaming on the FOX Sports app and Peacock.
- Who won the last World Cup? Argentina won in 2022 and is back to defend the title.
2026 World Cup Final: Spain vs Argentina
The 2026 World Cup ends where the biggest stage always is, with two of the sport’s heavyweights. Argentina arrives as the defending champion, chasing back-to-back titles behind Lionel Messi in what is widely expected to be his final World Cup match. Spain counters with the next generation led by teenage star Lamine Yamal, looking to add a second world title to its 2010 triumph. It is a classic old-guard-versus-new-wave final, and the winner lifts the trophy at MetLife Stadium.
How to Watch the 2026 World Cup Final
Kickoff is 3:00 PM ET (12:00 PM PT) on Sunday, July 19. In the US the match airs on FOX in English and Telemundo in Spanish, with streaming on the FOX Sports app and on Peacock for the Telemundo feed. Because it is an afternoon Eastern kickoff, fans on the West Coast get a lunchtime start and viewers in Europe an evening one.
Printable Final Match Sheet: Lineups, Scorecard and Bracket
Our free printable match sheet is built for watch parties. It has fillable starting-XI cards for both Spain and Argentina, so you can pencil in each lineup once the teams are confirmed about an hour before kickoff, grouped by goalkeeper, defense, midfield, and attack. Below the cards is a full scorecard with rows for each half, extra time, and penalties, plus space for goalscorers and cards, and a Road to the Final bracket snippet with a line to write in the champion.
More 2026 World Cup Printables
- 2026 World Cup Semifinals and Final Bracket
- 2026 World Cup Knockout Bracket (Round of 32 to Final)
- 2026 World Cup Bracket With Groups Filled In
- 2026 World Cup Full Schedule (Eastern Time)
- 2026 Sports Calendar
2026 World Cup Final FAQ
Who is playing in the 2026 World Cup Final? Spain plays Argentina. Argentina is the defending champion after winning in 2022.
What time is the 2026 World Cup Final? Kickoff is 3:00 PM ET (12:00 PM PT) on Sunday, July 19, 2026.
What channel is the World Cup Final on? In the US it airs on FOX in English and Telemundo in Spanish, with streaming on the FOX Sports app and Peacock.
Where is the 2026 World Cup Final played? At MetLife Stadium, known as New York New Jersey Stadium for the tournament, in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Who won the last World Cup? Argentina won the 2022 World Cup and reached the 2026 final to defend the title.
