Where to Watch Spain vs. Argentina in the 2026 World Cup Final Online

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On Sunday, July 19, Argentina and Spain go toe-to-toe to determine the 2026 FIFA World Cup champion. The former is the reigning champion, defeating France in the 2022 final in Qatar. Broadcast live from MetLife Stadium at 12 p.m. PT/3 p.m. ET on Fox, the match can be livestreamed on any streaming service that carries said network, namely DirecTV (with a five-day free trial), Fubo, Sling and Hulu + Live TV. The game will be preceded by a star-studded closing ceremony, kicking off the televised action at 10:30 a.m. PT/1:30 p.m. ET.

Sunday’s match also includes the first-ever World Cup final halftime show, an 11-minute performance curated by Coldplay’s Chris Martin, co-headlined by Madonna, Shakira, BTS and Justin Bieber.

Like every match in this year’s tournament, the final will also stream live on Fox One, the official 2026 World Cup streamer. Following the service’s three-day free trial, a Fox One subscription costs $19.99 per month. For Spanish-language coverage, Peacock is the official World Cup streamer.

At a Glance: How to Watch Spain vs. Argentina in 2026 FIFA World Cup Final

The final will be broadcast live on Sunday, July 19 at 12 p.m. PT/3 p.m. ET on Fox. It will also air live on Telemundo in Spanish. At 10:30 a.m. PT/1:30 p.m. ET, the televised event will kick off with its performance-filled closing ceremony. Jennifer Hudson will sing the national anthem and Post Malone will headline the ceremony, alongside Laura Pausini, Nicole Scherzinger, Robbie Williams and IShowSpeed, with an appearance by Tom Cruise.

Since the FIFA World Cup final airs on Fox, it will also be available to watch live on any streaming service that carries the network, including DirecTV (with a five-day free trial), Fubo, Sling and Hulu + Live TV.

The final will also stream live on Fox One, the official World Cup streamer. Following Fox One’s three-day free trial, the service costs $19.99 per month. For Spanish-language coverage, Peacock is the official World Cup streamer.

More on each option — and their new subscriber discounts — below.

Fox is included in any of DirecTV’s signature packages: Entertainment, Choice, Ultimate or Premier. Plus, DirecTV offers a five-day free trial for its streaming service, meaning new subscribers can tune in to the World Cup at no cost.

Learn more about each plan option, including how to build your own channel lineup (starting at just $19.99 per month), at directv.com.

Fox is available to stream with a subscription to Fubo, which offers between $10 and $30 off for the first month. Plans start at $54.99 during the first month and $64.99 monthly thereafter.

Fox is included in Sling’s Blue Plan, from $45.99 per month, and Sling’s Orange & Blue plan, from $60.99 per month. That said, local channel availability depends on your TV market. Visit Sling.com to check station availability and package options, starting as low as $4.99 per day or $19.99 per month.

Watch Fox for free with a three-day trial to Hulu + Live TV. Subscriptions come bundled with Disney+ and ESPN+, and start at $89.99 per month.

Related: The Best Peacock Subscription Deals and Free Trial Hacks

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