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The 23rd edition of the FIFA World Cup Final features a matchup between Spain and Argentina, the last two teams in the international soccer tournament competing for the highly-coveted FIFA World Cup trophy.
And for 2026, the final match takes place at New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium) in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Sunday (July 19).
How to Watch 2026 FIFA World Cup Final Online, At a Glance:
- Date: July 19
- Matchup: Spain vs. Argentina
- Broadcast Channels: FOX
- Streaming: DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, FOX One
When Does 2026 FIFA World Cup Final Start?
World Cup Final broadcasts on Sunday (July 19) with kickoff at 3 p.m. ET/12 p.m. PT. The international soccer tournament final airs live on FOX. Meanwhile, if you’d like to watch the Spanish-language broadcast, it’s available on Telemundo.
Where to Watch 2026 FIFA World Cup Final Online for Free
Cord-cutters have a few ways to watch World Cup Final online, especially if you want to watch for free. Online streaming platforms, like DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and others have free trials, so you can watch FOX for free.
You can livestream the World Cup Final on FOX with DirecTV’s “Entertainment” package, which comes with more than 90 live channels, like ESPN, ESPN2, FOX Sports, NBA TV, NHL Network and more. For a limited time, new subscribers can get DirecTV for just $59.99 for the first month of service (reg. $89.99 per month) with DirecTV’s current deals.
Meanwhile, a subscription to DirecTV also grants you access to the FOX One app for every FOX network.
You can stream up to three devices with a subscription to DirecTV, as well as unlimited cloud DVR to record your favorite TV shows to watch back on-demand. Sign up for a five-day free trial to start watching online.
With prices starting at $19.99 per month, FOX One is your one-stop app for everything FOX has to offer, including streaming access to the World Cup Final match. It includes FOX, FOX Sports, FS2, FOX News, FOX Business, FOX Nation, FOX Weather, FOX Deportes, Big Ten Network and your local FOX broadcasting affiliate.
Prime Video has a three-day free trial available for Amazon Prime members, so you watch FOX One as an add-on to Amazon’s streaming service. Learn more about Prime Video and FOX One here.
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A subscription to Sling Blue, which comes with FOX and goes for $45.99 per month, gets you access to live TV, cable and local channels, such as NBC and ABC (in select markets). Additionally, a subscription to Sling TV comes with access to the FOX One app. Just use your Sling TV login credentials and you can watch the World Cup Final match on FOX.
Please note: Prices and channel availability depends on your local TV market. You can learn more about Sling TV here.
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FuboTV
Fubo is affordable option offering a five-day free trial for new users who sign up.
With prices starting at $63.99 per month for the first month of service ($88.99 per month afterward), Fubo’s “Pro” plan is a cable alternative streaming service that offers the World Cup Final, which airs on FOX. The plan features more than 220 other channels, including FOX Sports, ESPN, ESPN2, MLB.TV, MLB Network, NHL Network and others. Fubo comes with a five-day free trial, so you can try out the service before you commit month-to-month. Plus, Fubo gets you access to the FOX One app for the World Cup Final on FOX.
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Hulu + Live TV
Hulu + Live TV comes with Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN Unlimited at no additional cost.
If you don’t have a Hulu + Live TV subscription, the streamer offers a free trial that’ll get you your first three days free to access FOX. Once the free trial is over, you’ll be charged the regular subscription fee, which starts at $89.99 per month. For even more content, Hulu + Live TV bundles with Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN Unlimited at no extra cost to watch even more exclusive and original sporting events and programming.
Who Is Performing During 2026 FIFA World Cup Final?
The closing ceremony of the World Cup takes place ahead of the final match between Spain and Argentina with a start time of 1:30 p.m. ET/11:30 a.m. PT. It features performances from a number of popular recording artists, such as Nicole Scherzinger, Laura Pausini and Robbie Williams. The pre-kickoff show also includes special appearances from livestream influencer IShowSpeed, as well as actor Tom Cruise.
Additionally, EGOT winner Jennifer Hudson is set to perform the U.S. national anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner,” before the match begins.
The halftime show, which is curated by Coldplay’s Chris Martin, features performances from Madonna, Shakira, Justin Bieber and BTS. It’s expected to start around 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT.
In the meantime, the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final: Spain vs. Argentina is available to watch on FOX via DirecTV, on Sunday (July 19).
Additionally, you can watch FOX with a digital TV antenna for free.
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