Spain beat France 2-0 in the semi-final on 14 July at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, sending them through to the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final.
Spain now face Argentina in the Final on Sunday 19 July at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, with kick-off at 3:00 PM ET. This guide covers how Spain reached the Final and where to find the full match schedule and travel details.
The Final: Spain vs Argentina
Kick-off is at 3:00 PM ET on Sunday 19 July. Locally that is 11:00 PM in the UAE and Oman and 10:00 PM in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, and Kuwait, running past midnight into Monday 20 July across South Asia — 12:00 AM in Pakistan, 12:30 AM in India, and 1:00 AM in Bangladesh.
The match is played at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, with Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) the nearest major gateway. Compare flights to New York and browse hotels in New York early, as Final-weekend rooms sell out fast.
For the complete Final schedule across time zones and how both finalists got there, see the World Cup 2026 Final Preview: Spain vs Argentina Schedule.
How Spain reached the Final
Spain topped Group H unbeaten, opening with a goalless draw against Cape Verde on 15 June in Atlanta before posting convincing victories over Saudi Arabia (4-0) and Uruguay (1-0) to advance as group winners.
In the knockout rounds, Spain swept past Austria 3-0 in the Round of 32, edged Portugal 1-0 in the Round of 16 on a late Mikel Merino winner, then beat Belgium 2-1 in the quarter-final with Merino again coming off the bench to score the winner in the 88th minute.
In the semi-final, Spain shut out France 2-0 in Arlington — Mikel Oyarzabal converted a 22nd-minute penalty before Pedro Porro added a second in the 58th minute — to book their place in the Final.
| Fixture | Date & venue | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Spain vs Cape Verde | June 15, Atlanta | 0–0 |
| Spain vs Saudi Arabia | June 21, Atlanta | 4–0 |
| Spain vs Uruguay | June 26, Guadalajara | 1–0 |
| Spain vs Austria | July 2, Inglewood | 3–0 |
| Spain vs Portugal | July 6, Arlington | 1–0 |
| Spain vs Belgium | July 10, Inglewood | 2–1 |
| Spain vs France | July 14, Arlington | 2–0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Spain play in the Final?
Spain face Argentina in the Final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Sunday 19 July 2026 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
How did Spain reach the Final?
Spain beat France 2-0 in the semi-final on 14 July, with Mikel Oyarzabal scoring a first-half penalty and Pedro Porro adding a second midway through the second half.
When and where is the Final?
Kick-off is at 3:00 PM ET on Sunday 19 July 2026 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey — 11:00 PM that evening in the UAE and Oman, and 10:00 PM in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, and Kuwait.
What happens if Spain win the Final?
A win would make Spain 2026 FIFA World Cup champions. Follow full coverage on the Wego World Cup 2026 page.
Sources
- FIFA match centre – France vs Spain, Semi-final, 14 July 2026
- Al Jazeera – Spain deliver masterclass to beat France 2-0 and reach World Cup Final
- Al Jazeera – Spain 2-1 Belgium: FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final, as it happened
- ESPN – 2026 FIFA World Cup fixtures, results and match schedule
- Olympics.com – Spain 1-0 Portugal, Round of 16
- FIFA match centre – Spain vs Cape Verde, Group H, 15 June 2026
- Wego – World Cup 2026 Final Preview: Spain vs Argentina Schedule
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