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After 39 days of competition, the grand finale of the FIFA World Cup has arrived.
And in addition to the highly anticipated match between Argentina and Spain, this year’s finals will be packed with Super Bowl-level A-list players and performances, from the closing ceremony to the first-ever World Cup halftime show.
Read everything you need to know to catch every moment of action from home.
When is the 2026 World Cup Final?
The World Cup Final Closing Ceremony will begin at 1:30pm ET on Sunday, July 19th at MetLife Stadium and will be broadcast live on FOX. The match, which pits Spain against reigning champion Argentina, will kick off at 3pm ET.
The exact time of the halftime show will depend on the interruption in the first half, but it will likely begin around 3:45 PM ET.
How to watch the World Cup Final for free
If you don’t have cable, you’ll need a live TV streaming service to stream the World Cup final (and closing ceremony) for free.
DIRECTV is my favorite service to watch live TV for free. Right now, you can save $30 on your first month with a 5-day free trial. We recommend the Choice plan, which includes FOX as part of its 90+ channels.
You can also stream the match with your FOX One subscription. This subscription costs $19.99 per month after a 3-day free trial with Prime Video.
Who will perform at the World Cup Closing Ceremony?
Closing ceremony performances will include Post Malone, Nicole Scherzinger, Robbie Williams, Laura Pausini, IShowSpeed, and Jennifer Hudson, who will perform the U.S. national anthem. Tom Cruise will also make a special appearance.
Who will perform at the World Cup halftime show?
This year’s unprecedented halftime show was organized by Coldplay frontman Chris Martin and featured stars from six countries. The 11-minute spectacle will feature co-headliners BTS, Justin Bieber, Madonna, who just returned to the Coachella stage, Shakira and Burna Boy. Additionally, Coldplay will perform with the PS22 Chorus, and Gustavo Dudamel will conduct the New York Philharmonic and Venezuela’s Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra.
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