Spain vs. Argentina World Cup final: How to watch live
The 2026 FIFA World Cup final kicks off Sunday at MetLife Stadium, with FOX, Telemundo, FOX One and Peacock carrying the match.
By Georgia Hale · Staff Writer
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Spain and Argentina meet Sunday, July 19, in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, with kickoff set for 3 p.m. ET and noon PT at New York New Jersey Stadium, better known as MetLife Stadium, in East Rutherford, New Jersey, according to Variety.
The match closes the 23rd edition of the international soccer tournament after a month of play, Variety reported. For viewers in the United States, the English-language broadcast is on FOX, while Telemundo carries the Spanish-language broadcast.
Streaming options are part of the package too. Variety reported that FOX One will stream the FOX broadcast, while Peacock will stream Telemundo’s Spanish-language coverage.
Where to watch the final
Variety listed several live TV and streaming routes for fans trying to watch Spain vs. Argentina online, including services with FOX, Telemundo or both.
- FOX: English-language broadcast, also available through FOX One, according to Variety.
- Telemundo: Spanish-language broadcast, also available through Peacock, according to Variety.
- DirecTV: Variety reported a five-day free trial and access to FOX and Telemundo. Its Entertainment Signature Package was listed at $59.99 for the first month, then $89.99 per month, with more than 90 channels.
- FOX One: Variety reported that the service starts at $19.99 per month or $199.99 per year. It is also available as a Prime Video channel add-on, with a three-day free trial listed through Prime Video.
- Peacock: Variety reported that a Peacock subscription, listed at $10.99 per month, carries the Telemundo livestream. The final is not a pay-per-view event, according to Variety.
- Sling TV: Variety listed Sling Blue at $45.99 per month with FOX, while Telemundo is included in the Sling Latino package for $10 per month. The report noted that pricing and channel availability depend on the local TV market.
- Fubo: Variety reported a five-day free trial for new users, with FOX and Telemundo included. Its Fubo Pro plan was listed at $63.99 for the first month under a promotion, then $88.99 per month, with more than 220 live TV channels.
- Hulu + Live TV: Variety reported a three-day free trial, access to FOX and Telemundo, more than 100 live TV channels and a $89.99 monthly price. The bundle also includes Disney+, Hulu and ESPN Unlimited, according to the report.
Pregame and performances
The World Cup closing ceremony begins before the match, with Variety listing a 1:30 p.m. ET start time. The ceremony is set to feature Nicole Scherzinger, Laura Pausini and Robbie Williams, according to Variety.
Variety also reported special appearances by influencer IShowSpeed and actor Tom Cruise during the ceremony programming.
Jennifer Hudson is scheduled to sing “The Star-Spangled Banner” before kickoff, according to Variety.
Additional music acts are on the bill later in the day. Variety reported that Madonna, Shakira, BTS and Justin Bieber are scheduled to perform at about 4 p.m. ET and 1 p.m. PT.
The final brings together the tournament’s last two teams at one of the biggest sporting stages in North America, with broadcast and streaming options split between English and Spanish coverage across major TV and digital platforms.
This story draws on original reporting from Variety.