Spain will once again play in a World Cup final sixteen years after winning the title in South Africa 2010. Luis de la Fuente's team is already waiting for the winner of Argentina-England, who will be their rival in the match that will decide the world champion.

The match will be the grand finale of the 2026 World Cup, organized by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, and will be one of the most watched sporting events of the year.

When is the 2026 World Cup final?

The final will be played on Sunday, July 19, 2026. It will be the last match of the championship and will pit Spain against the winner of the second semifinal between Argentina and England.

What time does Spain play the final?

The match will kick off at 9:00 PM (Spanish peninsular time), a time that will allow the final to be watched live from Spain in prime time.

Where is the World Cup final being played?

FIFA has chosen the New York New Jersey Stadium as the venue for the final, the official name used during the tournament for the MetLife Stadium, located in East Rutherford (New Jersey, United States). The venue, with a capacity of over 80,000 spectators, will host the match that will decide the world champion.

Where to watch the 2026 World Cup final on television?

The final can be watched for free and on open broadcast on La 1 of RTVE, which offers all the matches of the Spanish team during the World Cup, as well as the tournament final. It will also be available streaming via RTVE Play.

Those who wish to follow the entire championship can also do so through DAZN, a platform that offers all 104 matches of the 2026 World Cup in Spain. Additionally, customers of some operators, such as Movistar Plus+ or Orange TV with the corresponding packages, will be able to access DAZN's signal.

Spain awaits rival between Argentina and England

Before the grand final, the second World Cup semifinal is yet to be decided. Argentina and England are competing for the last ticket to face Spain in the fight for the title.

The Spanish team will know their rival once that match concludes and will begin preparations for a final in which they will seek to lift their second World Cup.