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Argentina vs Spain World Cup Final Set for July 19

7/16/2026

Summary

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2026 World Cup final between Argentina and Spain is set for Sunday, July 19, at East Rutherford, kickoff 3 p.m. ET.
Argentina, defending champions, aim for a fourth title while Spain, world No. 2, enters with a 37-match unbeaten run and the tournament’s best defence, allowing one goal.
Betting lines list Spain -160 favorites (+130 money line), Argentina +125 (+255) and draw +195, with analyst Martin Green recommending the under 2.5 total goals at -162.

History

Historical Context

Since its inception in 1930, the FIFA World Cup has been contested every four years, except during World II. On 12 July 1998, host nation France defeated Brazil 3-0 before 80,000 spectators in Paris, earning a title. The upcoming 2026 final at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium continues the tournament’s tradition of decisive one-off finals.

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Story summary

2026 World Cup final between Argentina and Spain is set for Sunday, July 19, at East Rutherford, kickoff 3 p.m. ET.
Argentina, defending champions, aim for a fourth title while Spain, world No. 2, enters with a 37-match unbeaten run and the tournament’s best defence, allowing one goal.
Betting lines list Spain -160 favorites (+130 money line), Argentina +125 (+255) and draw +195, with analyst Martin Green recommending the under 2.5 total goals at -162.

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