The final of the biggest World Cup ever is on the horizon, and you can’t ask for a much better match than what we’ll see on Sunday.
Argentina dramatically punched its ticket to the World Cup final on Wednesday, defeating England 2-1 in a comeback thriller. It’ll take on Spain, who upset France in Tuesday’s semifinal matchup.
Lionel Messi’s Argentina side had another dramatic victory in its win over England. Messi assisted two goals in seven minutes, with Lautaro Martinez’s header in stoppage time proving to be the game-winning goal.
Now, Argentina is one win away from becoming the first nation to win back-to-back men’s World Cups since Brazil did so in 1958 and 1962. As for Spain, it’s seeking to win its second World Cup. It’s in the final for the first time since 2010, when it defeated the Netherlands.
As for England and France, their World Cup journeys aren’t over yet. They’ll play in the third-place match on Saturday.
As we near the conclusion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, here is how the bracket looks:
Tuesday, July 14
France arguably looked like the best team at the World Cup … until it faced Spain.
Spain took down France in the first semifinal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, winning 2-0. Mikel Oyarzabal scored on a penalty kick in the 22nd minute after Lamine Yamal drew a penalty. Pedro Porro made it 2-0 in the 58th minute, as Spain goalkeeper Unai Simón had a clean sheet.
This will mark Spain’s first trip to the World Cup final since it won it all in 2010. It’s also Spain’s second trip ever to the World Cup final.
As for France, it’ll play in Saturday’s third-place match.
Wednesday, July 15
Argentina dramatically took down England on Wednesday. It scored twice after the 80th minute to come back from a 1-0 deficit. Enzo Fernández scored the first goal, nailing a shot from outside the box in the 85th minute. Lautaro Martínez scored the game-winner two minutes into extra time.
World Cup Final (Sunday, July 19)
New York New Jersey Stadium (3 p.m. ET, FOX, FOX One)
Spain will go head-to-head in the World Cup final at 3 p.m. ET on Sunday at New York New Jersey Stadium.
Third-Place Match (Saturday, July 18)
Miami Stadium (5 p.m. ET, FOX, FOX One)
France and England will go head-to-head in the third-place match at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday at Miami Stadium.