Spain and Argentina face off in World Cup 2026 Final at MetLife Stadium
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 7:25 AM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
Spain and Argentina are set to meet at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Sunday for the World Cup 2026 Final. Both teams arrive with strong recent performances; Spain defeated France in the semi-finals, while Argentina overcame England. The match will feature a notable first encounter between Lamine Yamal and Lionel Messi. Both squads are reported to be injury-free, and the game is expected to kick off at 3 PM ET. Referee Slavko Vincic will officiate the match.
- •Match is scheduled for July 19 at 3 PM ET.
- •Spain reached the final after defeating France in the semi-finals.
- •Argentina advanced by coming back to win against England.
- •Yamal and Messi's match-up adds narrative intrigue.
- •Both teams are reported injury-free heading into the final.
- 7:25 AMYahoo Sports — Yamal Meets Messi: Spain vs Argentina World Cup 2026 Final Preview
"Spain and Argentina meet at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Sunday evening for the World Cup 2026 Final, a fixture that doubles as the first competitive encounter between Lamine Yamal and Lionel Mess...
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