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World Cup final: Spain to face Argentina in New Jersey

From ABC Australia · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Spain will face Argentina in the World Cup final on Monday, July 20, at 5 a.m. AEST.
  • The match will be played at the New York New Jersey Stadium, with over 80,000 spectators expected.
  • The final will feature an extended half-time show with performances by major artists and a pre-game closing ceremony.

The world's attention will be fixed on the New York New Jersey Stadium on Monday, July 20, as Spain and Argentina battle for World Cup glory. Kickoff is set for 5 a.m. AEST, marking the culmination of over a month of elite international football.

Spain, seeking its first men's title since 2010, reached the final after a disciplined and stylish tournament run, including a semifinal victory over favorites France. Argentina, the 2022 champions, advanced with a dramatic comeback win against England, fueled by the brilliance of Lionel Messi.

This highly anticipated match will be played before a crowd of more than 80,000, with U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly in attendance. The event will also feature an unprecedented half-time show, with artists like Shakira, Madonna, Justin Bieber, and BTS scheduled to perform, extending the break beyond FIFA's standard 15 minutes. A pre-game closing ceremony will include performances by Post Malone and Robbie Williams, with Tom Cruise also slated to appear.

Spain will face Argentina in the big game, Spain looking for its first men's title since 2010 and Argentina hoping to go back to back in the tournament after winning in 2022.

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