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World Cup Final Set: Argentina vs. Spain on July 19
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World Cup Final Set: Argentina vs. Spain on July 19

From La Nación · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and Spain is scheduled for July 19, 2026, in New York.
  • The third-place match featuring England and France will be held on July 18, 2026, in Miami.
  • Broadcasts will be available in both Spanish and English, with specific channels and streaming options provided.

The FIFA World Cup in the United States is heading towards its climax, with the final match set for Sunday, July 19, 2026. Reigning champions Argentina will defend their title against Spain in what promises to be a thrilling contest. The game will be broadcast in both Spanish and English.

Before the final, the battle for third place will take place on Saturday, July 18, 2026. France, who were eliminated by Spain, will face England, who lost to Argentina in a dramatic semi-final comeback. This match will be held at the Miami Stadium in Florida.

Argentina turned the result around against England in their best match of the World Cup and is in the final!

— Article textDescribing Argentina's dramatic semi-final victory.

Fans can tune into the English broadcast on FOX, while Telemundo will provide coverage in Spanish. The Spanish streaming service Peacock will also offer the match. For those in New York without tickets, a special public viewing event is being organized in Central Park, though entry required prior registration through a lottery system that closed on July 16.

The champion will seek to defend its position and add the fourth star to its shirt, while the European team will try to achieve its second championship.

— Article textHighlighting the stakes for both Argentina and Spain in the final.

Argentina reached the final after a resilient campaign, overcoming challenges in the knockout stages, including extra-time victories against Cape Verde and Switzerland, and a late comeback against England in the semi-finals. Spain, after an initial draw, has steadily advanced, demonstrating their capability to compete for the championship.

The final will see a notable clash between Lionel Messi of Argentina and Lamine Yamal of Spain, marking their first encounter on the international stage representing their respective nations. The article also touches upon the historical performance of both teams, noting Argentina's pursuit of a fourth World Cup title and Spain's quest for their second.

Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal will face each other for the first time representing Argentina and Spain, respectively.

— Article textNoting a key individual matchup in the final.
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Originally published by La Nación in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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