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Spain and Argentina meet in World Cup final at MetLife Stadium

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Last updated Jul 19, 2026

Spain and Argentina meet in World Cup final at MetLife Stadium
Summary

Spain faces Argentina in the FIFA World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in New York today at 21:00 CET. Both teams have strong lineups, with Spain as the defending European champions and Argentina as the current World Cup title holders. Lautaro Martinez, Argentina's leading scorer in the tournament, and Nico Paz are expected to start on the bench. This matchup follows Argentina's victory over England in the semi-finals, where Martinez secured a winning goal. Viewers can watch the match on various channels, including Rai 1 in Italy and BBC One in the UK.

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By the Numbers
  • •The match kicks off at 21:00 CET in New York.
  • •Lautaro Martinez has scored three goals in the tournament.
  • •Teams feature stars like Messi and Oyarzabal.
  • •Match available on Rai 1, BBC One, and Fox Sports.
Latest Updates
  • 5:25 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup Final: Spain vs. Argentina official line-ups, Juventus player starts
  • 8:10 AMYahoo Sports — World Cup Final Spain vs. Argentina: Probable line-ups, where to watch on TV – Serie A stars on the bench
What they're saying
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Lautaro Martinez and Nico Paz are the only Serie A representatives in the World Cup Final, but both are expected to start on the bench.Spain and Argentina meet at MetLife Stadium in New York today for...

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Juventus winger Nico Gonzalez starts the 2026 World Cup Final with Lionel Messi for Argentina, with Lautaro Martinez and Nico Paz on the bench against Lamine Yamal’s Spain.It kicks off at the MetLif...

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