Spain, Argentina meet in 2026 World Cup final at MetLife Stadium
What's next: The title match kicks off at 3 p.m. ET in East Rutherford, with about 80,000 fans expected and resale tickets near $10,000.
Spain and Argentina face off Sunday afternoon in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, closing out the 104-match tournament in North America. The match pits the world’s top two ranked national teams against each other, with kickoff set for 3 p.m. Eastern. Spain arrives after beating Portugal, Belgium and France in the knockout rounds and has allowed just one goal in seven World Cup matches. Argentina, led by 39-year-old Lionel Messi, reached the final through a string of late escapes and dramatic knockout wins. Messi has scored eight goals and added four assists in the tournament, trailing only France’s Kylian Mbappé in total goal contributions.
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- The Guardian (Football)Tier 180% reliableRead →42 hours ago
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