The stage is set. Argentina and Spain will meet in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final on Sunday at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Kickoff is at 3 p.m. ET, with broadcast coverage on FOX.
Argentina, led by captain Lionel Messi, is attempting to become the first nation since Brazil in 1962 to win consecutive World Cup titles. Their path to the final was dramatic. In the semifinal against England, they trailed for 30 minutes before a late surge. Messi assisted Enzo Fernandez for the equalizer, then set up Lautaro Martinez for a stoppage-time winner.
Spain presents a formidable challenge. The team has been defensively impenetrable, recording six shutouts in seven matches and conceding only one goal all tournament. Their semifinal victory over France was methodical, with goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro.
The final promises a clash of styles: Argentina's resilient, comeback-driven attack against Spain's disciplined, dominant defense.