Spain vs Argentina is set for the final of the Coupe du Monde de la FIFA 2026 on Sunday, July 19, 2026, with the title match scheduled for MetLife Stadium near New York.
The matchup brings together two teams with recent championship pedigree. Spain won the world title in South Africa in 2010, while Argentina are the defending champions after lifting the trophy in 2022. Now they will meet at the end of a tournament being played across North America, in the United States, Mexico and Canada, under the expanded 48-team format.
How Spain and Argentina reached the final
Spain booked their place by beating France 2-0 in the semifinal in Dallas on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. Mikel Oyarzabal scored in the 22nd minute and Pedro Porro added the second goal in the 58th minute.
Argentina followed on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, with a 2-1 semifinal win over England in Atlanta. Lionel Messi scored in that match, and Lautaro Martínez also found the net, with Argentina doing enough to secure another shot at the trophy.
What makes this final stand out
Spain enter the final as the reigning European champion and with a 37-match run without defeat in regular time, which adds to the intrigue around this meeting. Argentina, meanwhile, will try to defend a title that they won in 2022, with Lionel Messi once again central to the story.
Messi is also the tournament's all-time top scorer with 21 goals, a mark that gives the final an added layer of history. The match will be shown live and free on M6 and M6+, making the World Cup finale widely accessible for viewers.
With both semifinal winners arriving in form and with recent championship history behind them, Spain vs Argentina has the feel of a fitting ending to the Coupe du Monde de la FIFA 2026.
