Spain and Argentina Meet in World Cup Final in New Jersey

Overview

• The final is scheduled for Sunday, July 19, at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey with kickoff at 16:00 BRT and live coverage in Brazil on TV Globo, Globoplay, SporTV and CazéTV.
• Spain arrives as slight favorites after a 37‑match unbeaten run and a tournament defense that has conceded only one goal, with captain Rodri cited as the team’s control point and Lamine Yamal a key young attacker.
• Argentina go into the match as defending champions led by Lionel Messi after a knockout phase full of late comebacks and extra‑time wins that left the team with one fewer full day of rest than Spain.
• Kylian Mbappé became the all‑time World Cup top scorer with 22 goals in England’s 6‑4 win over France for third place on Saturday, July 18, a development that reshaped tournament narratives heading into the final.
• Coverage notes disputed allegations that Argentina received favorable treatment in the draw and in refereeing decisions plus reports of political intervention in a disciplinary case involving the U.S. president; these claims are reported but remain unproven and contested.