Argentina vs Spain: World Cup 2026 Final
Argentina vs Spain is a FIFA World Cup 2026 Final fixture on July 19, 2026 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, with a place in the next round of the knockout bracket on the line.
How they got here
Argentina beat England 2-1 in Atlanta on July 15 -- Lionel Messi set up both Enzo Fernandez's 85th-minute equalizer and Lautaro Martinez's 92nd-minute winner after Anthony Gordon had put England ahead -- to reach the final. Spain beat France 2-0 in Arlington on July 14 behind goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro. Kickoff at MetLife Stadium is 3pm ET on July 19, preceded by FIFA's closing ceremony at 1:30pm ET featuring Laura Pausini, Nicole Scherzinger, Robbie Williams, IShowSpeed and a special appearance from Tom Cruise, with Jennifer Hudson singing the U.S. national anthem. Messi, playing what he has said is his last World Cup, is chasing a second title after 2022; Spain are aiming to add a second star to the one they won in 2010.
What's at stake
This is a single-elimination Final tie: the winner advances in the World Cup 2026 knockout bracket and the loser is out.
Argentina vs Spain FAQ
When and where is Argentina vs Spain at the World Cup 2026?
Argentina vs Spain is a FIFA World Cup 2026 Final fixture on July 19, 2026 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
How did Argentina and Spain reach this stage?
Argentina beat England 2-1 in Atlanta on July 15 -- Lionel Messi set up both Enzo Fernandez's 85th-minute equalizer and Lautaro Martinez's 92nd-minute winner after Anthony Gordon had put England ahead -- to reach the final. Spain beat France 2-0 in Arlington on July 14 behind goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro. Kickoff at MetLife Stadium is 3pm ET on July 19, preceded by FIFA's closing ceremony at 1:30pm ET featuring Laura Pausini, Nicole Scherzinger, Robbie Williams, IShowSpeed and a special appearance from Tom Cruise, with Jennifer Hudson singing the U.S. national anthem. Messi, playing what he has said is his last World Cup, is chasing a second title after 2022; Spain are aiming to add a second star to the one they won in 2010.
What is at stake in Argentina vs Spain?
Argentina vs Spain is a single-elimination FIFA World Cup 2026 Final match: the winner advances in the knockout bracket and the loser is eliminated.