What time is the World Cup final? And how to watch Spain v Argentina

19 Jul 2026 • 2:29 AM MYT
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What time is the World Cup final? And how to watch Spain v Argentina

  • The World Cup 2026 final is scheduled for Sunday July 19 at 3pm ET (8pm BST) at the New York New Jersey Stadium.
  • Spain and Argentina are competing for the trophy after their respective victories over France and England in the semi-finals, and viewers in the UK will be able to watch it live on BBC One, BBC iPlayer, ITV1 and ITVX.
  • This World Cup final will feature the tournament's first official half-time show, curated by Chris Martin and including performers such as Madonna, Shakira and Justin Bieber.
  • A Closing Ceremony, featuring acts like Tom Cruise and Laura Pausini, will precede the match, starting 90 minutes before kick-off.
  • The third-place play-off will see England face France on Saturday July 18 at 5 pm ET (10pm BST) at the Miami Stadium in Florida.

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