The table is set for the most important match on the planet. After overcoming a tough battle in the semifinals with a 2-1 victory over England, the Lionel Messi Argentina National Team qualified for the grand final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where they will face the imposing Spain of Luis de la Fuente, who comes from eliminating France.
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This unprecedented final will crown the new king of football in what has been the first edition in history with 48 participating teams.
When and what time is the final played?
- The 104th match of this world event already has official date and time confirmed by the organization:
- Date: Sunday, July 19, 2026.
- Time: 2 p.m. (Colombia time)
- TV: DSports, RCN, Caracol, Win, Disney +
- The venue of the grand event: New York New Jersey Stadium
The imposing venue that will host the final match will be the New York New Jersey Stadium, the official name adopted by FIFA during the tournament for the famous MetLife Stadium.
Located in East Rutherford, New Jersey — just 16 kilometers from Manhattan Island — this concrete giant is part of the Meadowlands high-performance sports complex. With an estimated capacity of 82,500 spectators, it is one of the most modern and massive venues in the United States, accustomed to hosting global magnitude events.
La Albiceleste will seek to sew their fourth world star there against a La Roja that dreams of its second historic trophy.
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