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Here’s Where to Watch FIFA World Cup Final 2026: Spain vs. Argentina Live Online for Free
Spain squad
- Full squad
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1 David RAYA Goalkeeper
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2 Marc PUBILL Defender
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3 Alex GRIMALDO Defender
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4 Eric GARCIA Defender
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5 Marcos LLORENTE Defender
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6 Mikel MERINO Midfielder
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7 Ferran TORRES Forward
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8 Fabian RUIZ Midfielder
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9 GAVI Midfielder
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10 Dani OLMO Forward
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11 Yeremy PINO Forward
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12 Pedro PORRO Defender
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13 Joan GARCIA Goalkeeper
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14 Aymeric LAPORTE Defender
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15 Alex BAENA Midfielder
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16 RODRI Midfielder
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17 Nico WILLIAMS Forward
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18 Martin ZUBIMENDI Midfielder
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19 Lamine YAMAL Forward
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20 PEDRI Midfielder
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21 Mikel OYARZABAL Forward
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22 Pau CUBARSI Defender
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23 Unai SIMON Goalkeeper
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24 Marc CUCURELLA Defender
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25 Victor MUNOZ Forward
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26 Borja IGLESIAS Forward
Argentina squad
- Full squad
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1 Juan MUSSO Goalkeeper
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2 Marcos SENESI Defender
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3 Nicolas TAGLIAFICO Defender
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4 Gonzalo MONTIEL Defender
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5 Leandro PAREDES Midfielder
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6 Lisandro MARTINEZ Defender
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7 Rodrigo DE PAUL Midfielder
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8 Valentin BARCO Midfielder
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9 Julian ALVAREZ Forward
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10 Lionel MESSI Forward
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11 Giovani Lo Celso Midfielder
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12 Geronimo RULLI Goalkeeper
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13 Cristian ROMERO Defender
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14 Exequiel PALACIOS Midfielder
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15 Nico GONZALEZ Midfielder
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16 Thiago ALMADA Forward
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17 Giuliano SIMEONE Forward
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18 Nico PAZ Forward
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19 Nicolas OTAMENDI Defender
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20 Alexis MAC ALLISTER Midfielder
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21 Jose Manuel LOPEZ Forward
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22 Lautaro MARTINEZ Forward
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23 Emiliano MARTINEZ Goalkeeper
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24 Enzo FERNANDEZ Midfielder
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25 Facundo MEDINA Defender
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26 Nahuel MOLINA Defender
The 2026 FIFA World Cup championship match features Spain and Argentina competing at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Sunday, July 19. Kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m. Eastern Time, with coverage available on FOX for English-language audiences and Telemundo for Spanish-language viewers.
Multiple streaming services offer access to the final, including DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, and FOX One. Many platforms provide free trial periods—DirecTV offers five days, while FOX One offers three days through Amazon Prime Video—allowing viewers to watch without immediate payment. Paid subscription options range from promotional pricing to standard monthly rates.
In short
- Spain and Argentina compete in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final at MetLife Stadium on July 19 at 3 p.m. ET
- Match broadcasts on FOX and Telemundo; multiple streaming options available including DirecTV, Fubo, and Hulu + Live TV with free trial periods
Explained simply
The FIFA World Cup is international football's premier tournament, held every four years, bringing together national teams from across the globe to compete for the sport's most prestigious title. Nations invest enormous resources in preparation, and winning the tournament is considered the ultimate achievement in football.
Spain and Argentina are among the world's strongest football nations. Spain dominated international football in the early 2010s, whilst Argentina has consistently been a top-ranked team and won the World Cup most recently in 2022. Both nations have rich histories in the competition, making their presence in the final particularly significant.
The championship match represents the culmination of a month-long tournament featuring dozens of nations and hundreds of matches. By the time teams reach the final, they have overcome intense global competition, making it one of sport's most-watched events worldwide.