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How to watch today’s World Cup Final: Sunday, July 19 - Spain vs Argentina

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Published July 19, 2026 5:11 AM PDT
Published July 19, 2026 5:11 AM PDT
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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 via Getty Images)

The Brief

    • The 2026 FIFA World Cup Final between Spain and Argentina will air on FOX and FOX Sports, and you can also stream the match on the FOX One and FOX Sports apps.
    • Spain has 17 World Cup appearances and won their lone World Cup in 2010, when they defeated the Netherlands 1-0 in extra time in Johannesburg, South Africa.
    • Argentina has 19 World Cup appearances and are the reigning FIFA World Cup champions after earning their third World Cup title in Qatar in 2022.

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 via Getty Images)

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. 

Other paid options include:

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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/Getty Images)

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 via Getty Images)

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. 

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Closing ceremony to take place before match

Post Malone performs at the "Macy's 4th of July Fireworks" -- (Photo by: Maarten de Boer/NBC via Getty Images)

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/Getty Images)

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

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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.

The Source: Information for this story was provided by FOX Sports and FIFA. This story was reported from Orlando.

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