FIFA World Cup schedule today: Games, kickoff times, livestream info for July 19

Lionel Messi #10 of Argentina celebrates

The 2026 World Cup final is here at last. We’ve had weeks of epic contests between the best sides in the world, and it all comes down to this. It’s the defending champions against the Euro 2024 winners for a shot at immortality. The likes of Lamine Yamal and Lionel Messi will battle it out for the trophy.

Here’s all the information you need to watch the final.

FIFA World Cup schedule today: July 19

World Cup Final: Spain vs. Argentina (New York New Jersey Stadium) — kickoff at 3 p.m. ET

How to watch FIFA World Cup games today

Watch Spain vs. Argentina

Argentina are the defending champions, but they’ve largely relied on late goals to make the final. Spain didn’t hit their best form in the group stage, but they’ve built momentum with some big wins in the knockout rounds, including an impressive victory over favorites France. Neither side is coming into this clash as real favorites, and we expect the final to be decided by a moment of brilliance or a mistake.

Live coverage will be on Fox and Fox One. Peacock will carry the live Spanish-language coverage.

More live streaming options

Live TV cable replacement

Not interested in signing up for a standalone streaming service like Fox One or Peacock? You can sign up for a live TV cable replacement service, like YouTube TV or Hulu + Live TV.

These services carry over 100 live channels, but run off a WiFi connection. You’ll get live access to Fox and FS1, plus a whole lot more. Here are some options to consider:

YouTube TV — 10-day trial, then $67.99/month for 3 months
Fubo Sports — 1-day trial, then $45.99/month for 1 month
Hulu + Live TV — 3-day trial, then $89.99/month

Watch the World Cup for free with a VPN

It’s possible to watch the World Cup for free on international services like ITVX, BBC iPlayer, NOS, or RTÉ. Our global World Cup watch guide can walk you through the process.

You will need a VPN to live stream the World Cup on these free streaming services. We recommend ExpressVPN — a Mashable-tested service and an Official Tournament Supporter of the FIFA World Cup in the U.S., Canada, and Europe — as our VPN of choice for sport. It offers servers in 105 countries, a user-friendly app available on all major devices, a speedy connection, and up to 10 simultaneous connections.