After eliminating France, the tournament's best team, and England, Spain and Argentina will meet in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final. La Albiceleste, the reigning world champion, will look to defend the title it won at Qatar 2022.

Spain and Argentina are the last two teams standing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the first edition featuring 48 nations, and they will meet in a first-ever World Cup Final between the two countries.

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Date, Time and Venue for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final

The World Cup Final in the United States, Mexico and Canada is scheduled for Sunday, July 19, 2026, at New York Stadium. Kickoff is set for 3:00 p.m. ET.

The Previous Spain-Argentina Title Match That Never Happened

Spain and Argentina have never faced each other in a FIFA World Cup Final. However, they came close to meeting for an international trophy in the Finalissima.

After winning UEFA Euro 2024 and the 2024 Copa América, the two national teams were expected to face each other for the trophy. The match was ultimately canceled, meaning the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final will be the first time the countries decide a major senior international championship against each other.

Spain Chases a Second Title While Argentina Defends Its Crown

Spain will be aiming to win its second FIFA World Cup after lifting the trophy in South Africa in 2010.

Argentina, meanwhile, will attempt to defend the championship it won at Qatar 2022 and claim its fourth World Cup title following its triumphs in 1978, 1986 and 2022

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