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Argentina and Spain compete on Sunday 19 July to determine the 2026 FIFA World Cup champion. The first is the defending champion, after beating France in the 2022 final in Qatar. The game will be broadcast live from MetLife Stadium at 12pm PT/3pm ET on Fox, and the game can be streamed live on any streaming service that carries the said network, namely DirecTV (with a five-day free trial), Fubo, Sling, and Hulu + Live TV. The game will be preceded by a star-studded closing ceremony, with the televised event beginning at 10:30 AM PT/1:30 PM ET.
Sunday’s match also includes the first-ever World Cup halftime show, an 11-minute show hosted by Coldplay’s Chris Martin and co-hosted by Madonna, Shakira, BTS and Justin Bieber.
Like every match in this year’s tournament, the final will also be broadcast live on Fox One, the official broadcaster of the 2026 World Cup. After a three-day free trial of the service, a Fox One subscription costs $19.99 per month. For Spanish-language coverage, Peacock is the official broadcaster of the World Cup.
Quick overview: How to watch Spain and Argentina in the 2026 World Cup final
- when: Sunday, July 19, at 12 PM PT/3 PM ET (Closing Ceremony starts at 10:30 AM PT/1:30 PM ET)
- channel: Fox, Telemundo (Spanish)
- Stream online: DirecTV, Fubo, Fox One, Sling, Hulu + Live TV, Peacock (Spanish)
Where to watch Spain and Argentina 2026 World Cup Final: broadcast date and time
The final will be broadcast live on Sunday, July 19 at 12pm PT/3pm ET on Fox. It will also be broadcast live on Telemundo in Spanish. At 10:30 AM PT/1:30 PM ET, the televised event will begin with a performance-filled closing ceremony. Jennifer Hudson will sing the national anthem, and Post Malone will headline the concert, along with Laura Pausini, Nicole Scherzinger, Robbie Williams and IShowSpeed, with an appearance by Tom Cruise.
Where to stream the Spain-Argentina World Cup Final match online for free
Since the FIFA World Cup Final airs on Fox, it will also be available to watch live on any streaming service that carries the network, including DirecTV (with a five-day free trial), Fubo, Sling, and Hulu + Live TV.
The final will also be broadcast live on Fox One, the official broadcaster of the World Cup. After Fox One’s three-day free trial, the service costs $19.99 per month. For Spanish-language coverage, Peacock is the official broadcaster of the World Cup.
More about each option – and new subscriber discounts – below.
DirectTV
Five-day free trial; Packages start at $19.99 per month
Fox is included in any of DirecTV’s premium packages: Entertainment, Choice, Ultimate, or Premier. Additionally, DirecTV is offering a free five-day trial of the streaming service, meaning new subscribers can catch the World Cup at no cost.
Learn more about each plan option, including how to build your own channel lineup (starting at just $19.99 per month), at directv.com.
Fubo
Up to $30 off your first month; Packages start at $64.99 per month ($54.99 for the first month)
Fox is available to stream with a Fubo subscription, which offers a $10-$30 discount for the first month. Plans start at $54.99 during the first month and $64.99 per month after that.
sling
Plans start at $4.99 per day or $19.99 per month
Fox is included in Sling’s Blue Plan, starting at $45.99 per month, and Sling’s Orange & Blue Plan, starting at $60.99 per month. However, local channel availability depends on your TV market. Visit Sling.com to check station availability and package options, starting at $4.99 per day or $19.99 per month.
Hulu + Live TV
Three-day free trial; Packages start at $89.99 per month
Watch Fox for free with a three-day trial of Hulu + Live TV. Subscriptions come bundled with Disney+ and ESPN+, and start at $89.99 per month.
Related to: The best Peacock subscription deals and free trial hacks
