Sunday night. MetLife Stadium, New Jersey. Argentina vs Spain — the World Cup 2026 final, and the closest thing football has to an argument between a genius and a system. Messi, in what's expected to be his last World Cup, chasing a fourth straight major title with Argentina. Spain, who've conceded exactly one goal in seven matches this tournament, betting that a collective built by Yamal, Pedro Porro and a suffocating midfield beats any single moment of magic.
Kick-off is 3pm ET Sunday 19 July — 5am Monday 20 July AEST. For the first time in World Cup history, it comes with a Super Bowl-style halftime show, headlined by Madonna, Shakira, and Coldplay among others.
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How Each Side Got Here
Argentina are unbeaten across their last three major tournaments — Copa América 2021, the World Cup 2022, Copa América 2024 — and one win away from a fourth straight title. They needed a stunning late comeback to get past England in the semi-final, Enzo Fernández and Lautaro Martínez both scoring in the final seven minutes, both assisted by Messi. Cristian Romero picked up cramps in the quarter-final against Switzerland but recovered to play the full 90 minutes against England, and Leandro Paredes was withdrawn in the 64th minute against England after a physically tough quarter-final — neither is a fitness concern for Sunday, and Argentina have no suspensions to manage.
Spain arrive as the tournament's most complete team, not just its most talked-about. They beat France 2-0 in their semi-final and have conceded once all tournament — the platform Lamine Yamal has played off all summer. Nico Williams, sidelined earlier in the tournament, is back and available. No fresh injury concerns on either side; fatigue after back-to-back deep runs is the bigger question for both benches.
Full Argentina & Spain Jersey Range — What's Actually In Stock
Honest update, 18 July: demand ahead of the final has wiped out almost every adult jersey for both nations — including the last Spain Home unit we had yesterday. Here's the complete range for both finalists so you can see exactly what's gone and what's still available.
Argentina — Full Range
- Home Jersey ($150) — sold out, all sizes
- Home Messi Jersey ($170) — sold out, all sizes
- Home Authentic Jersey ($200) — sold out, all sizes
- Away Jersey ($150) — sold out, all sizes
- Away Messi Jersey ($170) — sold out, all sizes
- Away Authentic Jersey ($200) — sold out, all sizes
- Messi Kids Home Jersey ($130) — sold out, all sizes
- Home Kids Set ($130) — sold out, all sizes
- Kids Away Jersey ($120) — in stock, sizes 11-12Y and 13-14Y
Spain — Full Range
- Home Replica Jersey ($150) — sold out, all sizes
- Away Jersey ($150) — sold out, all sizes
- Away Jersey Kids ($120) — in stock, size 9-10Y
Everything above marked sold out may still restock before kickoff — check the World Cup collection for the latest. Here's what you can buy right now:
adidas Argentina 26 Kids Away Jersey — Black / Lucid Blue / Blue Burst
The last Argentina jersey standing — in kids' sizing only, 11-12Y and 13-14Y. The dark away colourway, same Argentina crest. Get the young fans in your house sorted before it's gone too.
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adidas Spain 26 Away Jersey Kids — Off White
The only Spain jersey left in stock, one size only — 9-10Y. Off-white away colourway, kids' fit. If you want any Spain jersey before Sunday, this is it.
Shop Now →Not after a jersey? Both nations' 2026 caps are still in stock — Argentina cap and Spain cap, $40 AUD each.
The Boots Behind Both Finalists
Messi plays in adidas F50s. Soccer World still has stock on both his special edition and the latest F50 colourway — the same boots that have carried Argentina and, in their HYPERFAST form, Spain's Yamal, through this tournament.
adidas F50 Messi Elite FG — "El Último Tango" Special Edition
Messi's own special edition F50, the boot behind both assists against England. One pair left, US 10 only.
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adidas F50 HYPERFAST ELITE FG — Solar Turbo / Core Black / Gold Metallic
The latest F50 colourway — a handful of sizes still in stock. Haloskin+ upper, Halocage+ TPU frame, firm ground outsole for natural grass.
Shop Now →Get Ready for Sunday's Final
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Shop World Cup Gear →What's at Stake
For Argentina, it's a fourth consecutive major trophy and a fitting final chapter to Messi's international career. For Spain, it's a first World Cup since 2010 and proof that their tiki-taka-turned-modern-press style still wins the biggest games. Whoever lifts it on Sunday, this final has genuine weight behind it — not just two good teams, but two entirely different theories of how to win football matches.
Catch up on how both finalists got here:
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the World Cup 2026 final?
Sunday 19 July at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey. Kick-off is 3pm ET, which is 5am Monday 20 July AEST.
Who is playing in the World Cup 2026 final?
Argentina, the 2022 champions, face Spain, the reigning European champions. Argentina beat England 2-1 in their semi-final; Spain beat France 2-0 in theirs.
Are Argentina and Spain jerseys still in stock at Soccer World?
As of 18 July, every adult jersey for both nations is sold out — Home, Away, Messi, and Authentic versions for Argentina, plus Home and Away for Spain. The only jerseys left are kids' sizing: Argentina Kids Away (11-12Y, 13-14Y) and Spain Away Jersey Kids (9-10Y), both $120 AUD. Both nations' caps ($40) are also still in stock. Check the World Cup collection for the latest availability.
What boots does Messi wear?
Messi plays in adidas F50 boots. Soccer World stocks his "El Último Tango" special edition (one pair left, US10) and the F50 HYPERFAST Elite in Solar Turbo / Core Black / Gold Metallic, both $350 AUD.
