By Levy Masiteng
The 2026 FIFA World Cup final reaches its climax as defending champions Argentina face Spain at the New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
The kick-off is scheduled for 7 pm starting with the closing ceremony, with millions expected to tune in for what promises to be a captivating battle between the reigning South American and European Champions.
The final carries extra significance for Argentina, who are bidding to become back-to-back world champions after defeating France in a dramatic penalty shootout in the 2022 FIFA World Cup final in Qatar.
That victory secured Lionel Messi’s long-awaited World Cup triumph and Argentina’s third global title.
Spain, meanwhile, are appearing in their first World Cup final since lifting the trophy in 2010 in South Africa, as they chase a second world crown.
Argentina’s route to the final has once again showcased the grit and resilience that
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