When is the 2026 World Cup Final? Argentina vs. Spain Kickoff Time

The 2026 FIFA World Cup final will pit Argentina against Spain on Sunday, with kickoff scheduled for 4 p.m. local time in New Jersey's MetLife Stadium. This championship match determines the winner of the first World Cup expanded to 48 teams.

Argentina, led by Lionel Scaloni, secured their spot in the final after a thrilling semifinal victory over England. Trailing 1-0, the reigning world champions mounted a late comeback, scoring twice in the final minutes through Enzo Fernández and Lautaro Martínez to win 2-1. This resilient performance mirrors their earlier comeback against Egypt in the round of 16.

Spain, meanwhile, presented a dominant performance to defeat France, who were considered strong title contenders. La Furia Roja controlled possession, pressed aggressively, and defended stoutly, ultimately winning 2-0 with goals from Mikel Oyarzábal (penalty) and Pedro Porro. The Spanish team has shown strong form in the latter stages of the tournament.

This final is a rematch of their 2018 clash, where Spain achieved a resounding 6-1 victory. That match featured a hat-trick from Isco and goals from Diego Costa and Thiago Alcántara, with Nicolás Otamendi scoring Argentina's lone goal. Four Argentine players from that 2018 squad – Nicolás Tagliafico, Giovani Lo Celso, and Lautaro Martínez, in addition to Otamendi – are expected to feature in Sunday's final.