Spain and Argentina Set for 2026 World Cup Final in New Jersey
The final match takes place at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, with streaming available via Fox One, Fubo, and YouTube TV.
Spain and Argentina are set to contest the 2026 World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Sunday. The match marks the culmination of a tournament hosted across multiple venues in the United States, featuring a clash between defending champions Argentina and European winners Spain.
Lionel Messi leads Argentina into the final, aiming to defend the title while leading the Golden Boot race with eight goals in the 2026 tournament. The Argentine superstar has also become the all-time leading goal scorer in men's World Cup history, accumulating 21 goals across six tournaments.
Opposing him is Lamine Yamal, who seeks to secure Spain’s first World Cup title since 2010. Yamal made his World Cup debut in Spain’s group stage draw against Cape Verde and scored his first World Cup goal in the team's victory over Saudi Arabia.
The narrative surrounding the final has been amplified by a viral charity photograph from 2007, showing a young Messi giving a baby Yamal a bath. The image is being cited as a symbolic connection between the two players as they prepare for the decisive match.
Spain advanced to the final after defeating France 2-0 in the semi-final at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Tuesday, 14 July 2026. Goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro secured their place in the final.
Argentina reached the final by defeating England 2-1 in the semi-final at Atlanta Stadium on 15 July 2026. Prior to that, they defeated Austria 2-0 in the round of 32 at the Dallas Cowboys' stadium in Texas.
Viewers can stream the match via the Fox One app, Fubo, or a YouTube TV free trial. The event concludes the 2026 World Cup, with the winner determined by the outcome of the Sunday fixture in New Jersey.
