The stage is set for the biggest showdown in international football as European champions Spain and defending champions Argentina prepare to clash in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final.
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has made three changes to the side that defeated England in the semi-finals, with Rodrigo De Paul, Nicolas Gonzalez, and Gonzalo Montiel replacing Guiliano Simeone, Leandro Paredes, and Nahuel Molina.
Spain, on the other hand, is unchanged from the team that cruised past France to reach the final. Their lineup includes goalkeeper Unai Simon, with Pedro Porro, Pau Cubarsi, Aymeric Laporte, and Marc Cucurella forming the defense. Rodri and Fabian Ruiz will man the midfield, while Lamine Yamal, Dani Olmo, Alex Baena, and Mikel Oyarzabal make up the attack.
The match is scheduled to take place on July 19, 2026, at 15:00 EDT at the New York New Jersey Stadium. The referee for the match is Slavko Vinčić, assisted by Tomaz Klančnik, Adam Makhadme, and Mohammad Alkalaf.
US President Donald Trump has arrived at the MetLife Stadium near New York ahead of the highly anticipated final. The crowd is expected to be electric, with both teams looking to cap off remarkable campaigns by lifting the coveted trophy.
Argentina is seeking to become the first team to win back-to-back FIFA World Cup titles since Brazil in 2002. Spain, on the other hand, is aiming to secure its second World Cup crown after its last triumph in 2010.
This face-off promises to be an unforgettable encounter between two of international football's most successful nations.
### Match Details
- Date: July 19, 2026
- Time: 15:00 EDT
- Venue: New York New Jersey Stadium
- Referee: Slavko Vinčić
- Assistant Referee 1: Tomaz Klančnik
- Assistant Referee 2: Adam Makhadme
- Fourth Official: Mohammad Alkalaf
### Teams' Lineups
Argentina: Emiliano Martinez; Gonzalo Montiel, Cristian Romero, Lisandro Martinez, Nicolas Tagliafico; Nico Gonzalez, Rodrigo De Paul, Enzo Fernandez, Alexis Mac Allister; Julian Alvarez, Lionel Messi
Spain: Unai Simon; Pedro Porro, Pau Cubarsi, Aymeric Laporte, Marc Cucurella; Rodri, Fabian Ruiz; Lamine Yamal, Dani Olmo, Alex Baena; Mikel Oyarzabal
### Key Facts
- Argentina is looking to become the first team to win back-to-back FIFA World Cup titles since Brazil in 2002.
- Spain is aiming to secure its second World Cup crown after its last triumph in 2010.
- The match is set to take place at the New York New Jersey Stadium.
- US President Donald Trump has arrived at the venue ahead of the highly anticipated final.