Spain v Argentina: World Cup 2026 final – live

Spain and Argentina are meeting in the World Cup 2026 final in a live match feed from The Guardian Football, with kick-off set for 3pm EST, 8pm BST and 5am AEST.

The public feed shows the buildup around the final as the match day atmosphere develops in New York, alongside mention of a broader live blog that is tracking the occasion beyond the football itself. The Guardian’s live coverage also points to a final that has drawn attention for elements around the game, including references to a half-time show and the presence of Donald Trump in the wider conversation surrounding the event.

The feed summary also highlights that supporters and readers can follow related items from the tournament, including a match gallery, the Golden Boot race and social updates on TikTok. In the UK, one reader question quoted in the feed focused on how to watch the final, underscoring the global audience for a game scheduled across several time zones.

The monitored feed suggests the final is being covered as a major live event with match reporting, off-field spectacle and audience engagement all running at once. It also notes that the build-up in New York is visibly under way, with the public blog reportedly showing photographic signs that activity is increasing around the city.

This article is based on a monitored public feed and reflects the information available there at the time of writing. Source attribution: The Guardian Football.

Source: The Guardian Football - https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2026/jul/19/spain-v-argentina-world-cup-2026-final-live-updates