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World Cup final: Spain and Argentina to face off on football's biggest stage

Spain are set to face Argentina in the World Cup final
Spain are set to face Argentina in the World Cup finalPeter Kováč / Alamy / Profimedia

The FIFA World Cup final 2026 is set: Reigning world and South American champions Argentina will go head-to-head with European kings Spain in a blockbuster clash filled with mouthwatering narratives on football's grandest stage, as the ultimate prize sits tantalisingly within reach.

Spain booked their spot in the World Cup final after a supreme 2-0 dismantling of France in the semi-finals, and have conceded just a single goal en route to the showpiece event, defeating Austria, Portugal and Belgium in the knockout stage.

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Meanwhile, Argentina mounted a stunning late comeback to beat England 2-1 in the last four, and also needed to dig deep to see off Cape Verde, Egypt and Switzerland in the previous rounds.

Argentina captain Lionel Messi is leading the Golden Boot standings with eight goals as well as four assists, while Mikel Oyarzabal has netted five times for Spain.

La Albiceleste will be eyeing their fourth World Cup title after victories in 1978, 1986 and 2022. La Roja's sole triumph came in 2010, and this is just their second appearance in a final.

When is the World Cup final and where does it take place?

The World Cup final will take place at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Sunday, July 19th, with kickoff at 20:00 BST. A venue which staged five group-stage matches and two knockout fixtures, the 80,663-seater has a history of hosting big events. 

FIFA are planning a Super Bowl-style half-time show during the final, which could last 30 minutes, with Madonna, Justin Bieber, Shakira and BTS all set to perform.

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