Argentina and Spain meet in World Cup final at MetLife Stadium
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 12:24 PM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
Argentina faces Spain in the World Cup final today at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The match is expected to draw approximately 80,000 fans and 1.5 billion viewers worldwide. This showdown marks a historic moment as Lionel Messi competes against Spain's 19-year-old Lamine Yamal for the first time. Security will be heightened with President Donald Trump in attendance to present the trophy. The closing ceremony is set for 1:30 p.m. and kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m.
- •Match kickoff is set for 3 p.m. today.
- •Security measures are intensified due to presidential attendance.
- •More than 100 watch parties are planned in the Tri-State area.
- •Approximately 50,000 fans expected at Central Park's Great Lawn watch party.
- •The halftime show features performers like Madonna, Shakira, and BTS.
- 5:27 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup Final closing ceremony kicks off Spain vs. Argentina match
- 3:30 PMYahoo Sports — FIFA World Cup Final 2026 Livestream: Here’s Where to Watch the Spain vs. Argentina Online
- 12:24 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup final: Argentina, Spain to face off at New York New Jersey Stadium
"After a month of gameplay, the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final starts on Sunday, July 19. For the 23rd edition of the international soccer tournament final, the match takes place at New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium) in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Kick off is at 3 p.m. ET/12 p.m. PT. If you want …
"Roughly 1.5 billion people from across the globe will be watching the World Cup's finale match on Sunday, which is being held at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
"The World Cup Final closing ceremony at MetLife Stadium in NJ ahead of the Spain vs. Argentina match begins at 1:30 p.m. EST.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJul 19, 2026, 5:27 PMWorld Cup Final closing ceremony kicks off Spain vs. Argentina match
The World Cup Final closing ceremony at MetLife Stadium in NJ ahead of the Spain vs. Argentina match begins at 1:30 p.m. EST.
- Yahoo SportsJul 19, 2026, 3:30 PMFIFA World Cup Final 2026 Livestream: Here’s Where to Watch the Spain vs. Argentina Online
After a month of gameplay, the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final starts on Sunday, July 19. For the 23rd edition of the international soccer tournament final, the match takes place at New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium) in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Kick off is at 3 p.m. ET/12 p.m. PT. If you want …
- Yahoo SportsJul 19, 2026, 12:24 PMWorld Cup final: Argentina, Spain to face off at New York New Jersey Stadium
Roughly 1.5 billion people from across the globe will be watching the World Cup's finale match on Sunday, which is being held at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
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