World Cup 2026 final: Date, time and how to watch
- The World Cup 2026 final is scheduled for Sunday July 19 at 3pm ET (8pm BST) at the New York New Jersey Stadium.
- The final will be contested by Spain and the winner of England versus Argentina, and viewers in the UK will be able to watch it live on BBC One, BBC iPlayer, ITV1 and ITVX.
- This World Cup final will feature the tournament’s first official half-time show, curated by Chris Martin and including performers such as Madonna, Shakira and Justin Bieber.
- A Closing Ceremony, featuring acts like Tom Cruise and Laura Pausini, will precede the match, starting 90 minutes before kick-off.
- The third-place play-off will occur on Saturday July 18 at 5 pm ET (10pm BST) at the Miami Stadium in Florida.
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