How the 2026 World Cup Final Lineup Was Determined

The 2026 World Cup is down to its final two contenders: Spain and Argentina, both victorious in their respective semifinals. The championship match is set to be held on July 19 at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, USA.

Spain secured their spot by defeating France 2-0 in Dallas. Mikel Oyarzábal opened the scoring with a penalty, and Pedro Porro sealed the victory in the second half. This marks Spain's second World Cup final appearance, having previously won the tournament in 2010.

Argentina reached the final by overcoming England 2-1 in Atlanta. After falling behind to an Anthony Gordon goal, the Albiceleste mounted a late comeback with strikes from Enzo Fernández and Lautaro Martínez. This will be Argentina's sixth final appearance, including their second consecutive one after winning in 2022.

The final is scheduled for 4 PM Argentine time. In the event of a draw after 90 minutes, the match will proceed to extra time and potentially penalties. Broadcast information for Argentina includes DSports, TyC Sports, Telefé, and TV Pública, as well as streaming platforms like DGO, Flow, and Paramount+.