World Cup final live score: Spain vs. Argentina updates, results, highlights from 2026 FIFA championship

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After just over a month of World Cup soccer, the tournament is finally coming to a close. While it is sad to see another tournament come and go, fans will be treated to the stellar matchup of Lamine Yamal's Spain against eight-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi and his Argentina.

Messi's vast trophy cabinet has the chance to grow to storied heights. Two World Cup trophies, along with becoming the first back-to-back winner since Brazil in 1958 and 1962, would put the Argentine in rare company with 21 other players to do the World Cup double. His age has had no penalty in how the "Little Boy From Rosario" leads his South American side. At 39 years old, Messi sits atop the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot rankings with eight goals and four assists prior to Sunday's final, and has already mathematically guaranteed the award win.

While Lamine Yamal has not had the dominant tournament many fans thought he would, he will be able to change that significantly with a good showing against the defending world champions. Spain's squad, which features the 19-year-old, consistent goal-scoring from Mikel Oyarzabal, and the tournament's best defense, allowing just one goal, has given La Roja its best shot of winning a World Cup since their lone win in 2010. It would also give Lamine Yamal the title of one of the youngest World Cup winners ever.

The Sporting News is tracking live scoring updates and highlights for Spain vs. Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Follow for complete results from the final match in East Rutherford.

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Spain vs. Argentina score

Location: East Rutherford
Referee: TBA

Starting lineups:

Lineups will be released on the day of the match.

Spain (formation):

Argentina (formation):

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World Cup final live updates, highlights from Spain vs. Argentina

(All times ET)

Prematch

This section will be updated closer to kickoff.

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What time does the World Cup final start?

• Date: Sun., July 19
• Kickoff: 3 p.m. ET, noon PT

Sunday's World Cup final match between Spain and Argentina is scheduled to start at 3 p.m. ET (noon PT) from MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.

Fox's coverage of the match includes a special 4-hour pregame show starting at 11 a.m. ET. 

The World Cup closing ceremony, which takes place before the final kicks off, starts at 1:30 p.m. ET. It is headlined by a performance from Post Malone, along with celebrity appearances from Tom Cruise and more.

Jennifer Hudson will sing "The Star-Spangled Banner" before the playing of the national anthems for Spain and Argentina before kickoff.

What channel is the World Cup final on today?

• English: Fox
• Spanish: Telemundo

Sunday's match between Spain and Argentina will air nationally on Fox (for English-speaking viewers) and Telemundo (for Spanish-speaking viewers) in the United States.

John Strong and Stu Holden will call the game for Fox along with Jenny Taft and Tom Rinaldo reporting from the sidelines.

The Spanish-language broadcast on Telemundo features the legendary Andres Cantor and Luis Omar Tapia.

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• Most World Cup wins by player
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World Cup final live streams

• fubo | Peacock

The World Cup final can be live streamed through fubo, feature both the English-language Fox broadcast and the Spanish-language broadcast on Telemundo.

What time is the World Cup final halftime show?

• Start time: 4-4:30 p.m. ET (approximate time)

Expect the first-ever World Cup final halftime show to start between 4-4:30 p.m. ET featuring performances from BTS, Shakira, Madonna and Justin Bieber in a shared set.