Spain versus Argentina will be the first World Cup final to pit the reigning European champions against the Copa América holders, with world supremacy on the line. While much of the spotlight will understandably fall on the dream duel between Lamine Yamal and Lionel Messi, the final will be decided by far more than its two biggest stars.
Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsí is set for a fascinating battle with Julián Álvarez, while Dani Olmo will have his hands full in midfield against the combative duo of Leandro Paredes and Enzo Fernández. Across the pitch, there are mouth-watering matchups that could ultimately determine who lifts the trophy.
It promises to be a captivating contest between two nations widely tipped as tournament favourites from the outset, alongside France and England, and one worthy of football's biggest stage.
What time is kick-off??
The final at MetLife Stadium kicks off at 15:00 local time, with thousands of Spain supporters expected to be joined by an army of Lionel Messi fans for what promises to be a spectacular atmosphere inside. Barcelona supporters across the globe will also be tuning in, hoping to witness one of their own on football's biggest stage.
Could this be the night Lamine Yamal begins his World Cup legacy, or will Lionel Messi add the defining final chapter that declares him the greatest? Either way, Sunday, or Monday morning, promises to deliver a moment that football fans will remember for years to come.
Where in the World | Kick off Time |
|---|---|
Barcelona/Madrid | 21:00 |
Buenos Aires | 16:00 |
Los Angeles | 12:00 |
New York | 15:00 |
Mumbai/New Delhi | 00:30 (20/7) |
London | 20:00 |
Lagos | 20:00 |
Cape Town | 21:00 |
Tokyo | 04:00 (20/7) |
Beijing | 03:00 (20/7) |
Sydney | 05:00 (20/7) |
Where to watch?
There’s no better place for an adult to watch the game at a fan zone or a pub where you can soak up the atmosphere, however if you’re at home this is where you can watch it. From Lagos to London, from New Delhi to New York and from Barcelona to Buenos Aires, here are the TV details for the game in the selected locations.
Europe
Fan zones will be showing the match with the main one in Barcelona happening at Calle Martí i Franquès near Baldiri i Reixac, however DAZN and RTVE will be showing the game live. In the UK, you will have a choice of BBC and ITV, while action will be available on M6 and beIN Sports in France.
In other European countries, free-to-air will allow football followers to watch the action while remaining available on subscription channels: Germany (ARD / ZDF or Magenta Sport ), Italy (RAI or DAZN), Netherlands (NOS) and Portugal (RTP or Sport TV).
Americas
Argentine fans dressed in the famous La Albiceleste colours, whether gathered around the Obelisk in downtown Buenos Aires or watching from home, can follow the final live on Telefe and TV Pública, while TyC Sports and DSports will also provide coverage for subscribers.
In the United States, the World Cup final will be broadcast on FOX in English and Telemundo in Spanish. Canadian viewers can tune in via TSN and CTV, while RDS will carry the French-language broadcast.
Elsewhere in the Americas, fans in Mexico can watch the action on TelevisaUnivision and TV Azteca, while viewers in Brazil can follow the final on Grupo Globo or CazéTV as Spain and Argentina battle to become world champions.
Elsewhere in the world
Zee holds the exclusive broadcast rights in India, with the World Cup final available across its free-to-air and subscription platforms. In neighbouring Pakistan, viewers can catch all the action live on PTV Sports.
Australian fans can tune in via SBS, while those in Japan can set an early alarm and watch the final through NHK. In China, coverage will be available on CCTV, with Xiaohongshu also carrying the match.
Across Africa, SuperSport remains the leading destination for World Cup coverage, broadcasting the final throughout South Africa and much of sub-Saharan Africa. Meanwhile, fans in Nigeria can watch the showpiece free of charge on SportyTV.
Add us as a preferred source on Google