European champions Spain and defending champions Argentina are set for a blockbuster showdown in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, with both sides aiming to cap remarkable campaigns by lifting football’s biggest prize, and you can follow live with Channels Television.
Spain head into the decider buoyed by an impressive victory over France in the semi-finals and are seeking a second World Cup crown, having last won the tournament in South Africa in 2010. Standing in their way, however, is an Argentina side led by Lionel Messi, who is looking to inspire the Albiceleste to a historic second consecutive World Cup triumph.
With two of international football’s most successful nations meeting on the grandest stage, fans can expect a fiercely contested battle for global supremacy.
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2′ Porro clips Gonzalez after the Argentine winger wins possession and breaks up Spain’s passing rhythm.
KICK-OFF: The 2026 World Cup final is underway as Spain face Argentina at MetLife Stadium.
Spain are in their traditional red shirts, while Argentina are wearing their iconic blue-and-white stripes.
7:59′ The stage is set as both teams emerge for the pre-match ceremonies. Spain’s national anthem, the Marcha Real, rings around the stadium before Argentina’s Himno Nacional Argentino follows, moments after Shakira’s performance electrified the crowd.