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Spain and Argentina to meet in 2026 World Cup final on July 19
The 2026 FIFA World Cup final will be played between Spain and Argentina on Sunday, July 19, at the New York-New Jersey Stadium in the US. US President Donald Trump will attend the final, which will feature a halftime show for the first time in tournament history.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup champion will be determined by the final match between Spain and Argentina. The final will take place on Sunday, July 19, at the New York-New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium) in New Jersey, USA. The match will kick off at 3:00 PM local time (10:00 PM GMT).
The 82,500-seat stadium previously hosted the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup final and semi-finals. Normally home to NFL teams the New York Giants and New York Jets, the venue has been temporarily renamed New York-New Jersey Stadium for the tournament.
Trump to present trophy at final
FIFA has confirmed that US President Donald Trump will attend the final match. Trump is expected to present the trophy to the winning team during the awards ceremony.
A first in World Cup history
For the first time in World Cup final history, a Super Bowl-style halftime show will be held. Stars such as Madonna, Justin Bieber, Shakira, BTS, Burna Boy, Gustavo Dudamel, and Coldplay's PS22 Choir will perform. The show is planned to last approximately 11 minutes, with halftime extended to up to 30 minutes. Additionally, a closing ceremony featuring Tom Cruise, Robbie Williams, and Nicole Scherzinger will take place 90 minutes before kickoff.
Championship predictions
According to Opta's supercomputer, Spain has a 45.1% chance of winning in regular time, while Argentina's is 29.4%. The probability of the match going to extra time or penalties is calculated at 25.4%. Spain aims for its second world title, while Argentina seeks its fourth trophy.
2030 World Cup to kick off in Morocco
The next tournament will be co-hosted by Morocco, Spain, and Portugal. While the host city for the final has not yet been finalized, Madrid is emerging as the strongest candidate. As part of the tournament's centenary celebrations, centenary matches will be played in Uruguay, which hosted the first World Cup, as well as in Argentina and Paraguay.
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