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quarter-final against Switzerland but recovered to play the full 90 minutes against England, and Leandro Paredes was withdrawn in the 64th minute against England after a physically tough quarter-final — neither is a fitness concern for Sunday, and Argentina have no suspensions to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.
Jerseys — Almost Everything Has Sold Out
Honest update: demand ahead of the final has been intense. Both Argentina jerseys (Home and Away) are completely sold out at the moment — Spain's Away kit is gone too. There's exactly one Spain Home jersey left in stock.
adidas Spain 26 Home Replica Jersey — Vivid Red
Down to the last one — a size M, and that's it. If you're backing La Roja for Sunday and want to wear it doing so, this is genuinely the final unit before the final whistle.
Shop Now →Keen on an Argentina jersey specifically? Both are sold out as of writing — check the World Cup collection for the latest on restocks.
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.
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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.
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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 writing, both Argentina jerseys (Home and Away) are sold out, as is the Spain Away jersey. There's one Spain Home jersey left, size M. 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.
