Argentina and Spain to Clash in 2026 World Cup Final
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Argentina and Spain will face off in the 2026 World Cup final on Sunday at 4 p.m. Argentine time in New Jersey.
- Argentina reached the final by defeating England 2-1 in a semifinal comeback, while Spain eliminated France with a 2-0 victory.
- Betting odds favor Spain to win the title, with Argentina considered the underdog.
The 2026 World Cup final pits Argentina against Spain on Sunday at 4 p.m. Argentine time in New Jersey's MetLife Stadium. Fans can watch the match on Telefรฉ, TyC Sports, DSports, and TV Pรบblica, with streaming options on Disney+ Premium and Paramount+. Live minute-by-minute updates with statistics will be available on canchallena.com.
Argentina advanced to the final after a dramatic 2-1 semifinal victory over England, with goals from Enzo Fernรกndez and Lautaro Martรญnez in the closing minutes. This comeback mirrored their Round of 16 win against Egypt, where they also recovered from a deficit.
Spain, in contrast, achieved a convincing 2-0 win against pre-tournament favorite France. They controlled possession, pressed aggressively, and were effective offensively, with goals from Mikel Oyarzรกbal (penalty) and Pedro Porro, who has been a standout player.
According to major sports betting platforms, Spain is the favorite to win the final and the World Cup. Odds indicate a payout of up to 2.40 for a Spanish victory, compared to 3.69 for an Argentine win. A draw in regular time is estimated at around 3.14.
Originally published by La Naciรณn in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.