The FIFA World Cup 2026 final is scheduled for Sunday, July 19, 2026, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The match will begin at 3pm local time (19:00 GMT) and will see Europe’s top-ranked team, Spain, face off against South America’s No. 1 team, Argentina.

Spain aims to secure their second World Cup title, while Argentina is in pursuit of their fourth trophy. The two teams last met in an international friendly on March 27, 2018, at the Wanda Metropolitano stadium in Madrid.

Argentina’s recent semifinal victory sparked celebrations in their capital and included some controversy over a Falklands banner displayed during the tournament. The Argentine team’s win also eliminated England from the competition.

The final promises to be a highly anticipated event, with global attention on the showdown between these football powerhouses in New Jersey.

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