The stage is set for the ultimate showdown, as Spain national football team and Argentina national football team gear up for the FIFA World Cup 2026 final, with plenty at stake. The match, slated to be played at the New York New Jersey Stadium, will be headlined by the much-awaited face-off between Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal, the two generational superstars from Barcelona’s famed La Masia academy. With the nation’s hopes on their back, both will look to dish out their A-game for the last time in the tournament.
Argentina, the reigning World Cup champions, have done wonders in their previous games, with Messi leading from the front. They pulled off a last-minute 2-1 comeback against England in the semi-final, when the world perhaps thought it was all over. Spain, on the other hand, flexed their strength against one of the tournament’s favourites, France, toying with their midfield and securing a 2-0 victory.
FIFA World Cup 2026: Spain vs Argentina Final Match Details
- Teams: Spain national football team vs Argentina national football team
- Tournament: FIFA World Cup 2026 Final
- Venue: MetLife Stadium, New York, New Jersey
- Date: July 19, 2026
- Time: 3:00 PM EDT Local Time (12:30 AM IST, July 20 in India)
Spain vs Argentina Head-To-Head Record And Stats
Before heading to the FIFA World Cup final, the two share a balanced head-to-head record. Spain and Argentina have defeated each other six times and two of their 14 games ended in draws. The winners of the upcoming match will not only have bragging rights, but also become the world champions.
Spain vs Argentina Live Streaming Details
Here’s how to watch Spain vs Argentina World Cup final live in India, UK, USA, Spain and Argentina:
- India: UNITE8 Sports (TV Broadcast), ZEE5 (Live Streaming)
- UK: BBC, ITV, BBC iPlayer, ITVX
- USA: FOX Sports, Telemundo, FOX Sports App
- Spain: RTVE, RTVE Play
- Argentina: Telefe, TV Publica, TyC Sports, TyC Sports Play
Spain vs Argentina Starting Lineups
Spain Predicted Lineup: Unai Simon, Pedro Porro, Pau Cubarsi, Aymeric Laporte, Marc Cucurella, Rodri, Fabian Ruiz, Lamine Yamal, Dani Olmo, Alex Baena, Mikel Oyarzabal
Argentina Predicted Lineup: Emiliano Martinez, Gonzalo Montiel, Cristian Romero, Lisandro Martinez, Nicolas Tagliafico, Rodrigo De Paul, Leandro Paredes, Enzo Fernandez, Alexis Mac Allister; Lionel Messi, Julian Alvarez
