Argentina faces Spain in World Cup championship match today
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 3:11 PM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
Argentina plays Spain in the World Cup championship game today at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., starting at 3 p.m. ET. Both teams advanced through a challenging tournament, with this match marking the end of the knockout stage and a chance to earn football’s top honor. If tied, the match will proceed to extra time and, if necessary, penalty shootouts to determine a winner. The tournament has seen an expansion to 48 teams this year, introducing new stakes in each match leading to the final.
- •Match set for today at 3 p.m. ET
- •Venue is MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.
- •Game will proceed to extra time if tied
- •Championship marks end of a 48-team tournament
- •Argentina and Spain both advanced from the knockout stage
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"The group stage of the World Cup is over and now the excitement begins. Get ready for the drama of the knockout stage.
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