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The 23rd edition of the FIFA World Cup Final features a matchup between Spain and Argentina, the last two teams in the international soccer tournament competing for the highly-coveted FIFA World Cup trophy.

And for 2026, the final match takes place at New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium) in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Sunday (July 19).

How to Watch 2026 FIFA World Cup Final Online, At a Glance:

When Does 2026 FIFA World Cup Final Start?

World Cup Final broadcasts on Sunday (July 19) with kickoff at 3 p.m. ET/12 p.m. PT. The international soccer tournament final airs live on FOX. Meanwhile, if you’d like to watch the Spanish-language broadcast, it’s available on Telemundo.

Where to Watch 2026 FIFA World Cup Final Online for Free

Cord-cutters have a few ways to watch World Cup Final online, especially if you want to watch for free. Online streaming platforms, like DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and others have free trials, so you can watch FOX for free.

You can livestream the World Cup Final on FOX with DirecTV’s “Entertainment” package, which comes with more than 90 live channels, like ESPN, ESPN2, FOX Sports, NBA TV, NHL Network and more. For a limited time, new subscribers can get DirecTV for just $59.99 for the first month of service (reg. $89.99 per month) with DirecTV’s current deals.

Meanwhile, a subscription to DirecTV also grants you access to the FOX One app for every FOX network.

You can stream up to three devices with a subscription to DirecTV, as well as unlimited cloud DVR to record your favorite TV shows to watch back on-demand. Sign up for a five-day free trial to start watching online.

With prices starting at $19.99 per month, FOX One is your one-stop app for everything FOX has to offer, including streaming access to the World Cup Final match. It includes FOX, FOX Sports, FS2, FOX News, FOX Business, FOX Nation, FOX Weather, FOX Deportes, Big Ten Network and your local FOX broadcasting affiliate.

Prime Video has a three-day free trial available for Amazon Prime members, so you watch FOX One as an add-on to Amazon’s streaming service. Learn more about Prime Video and FOX One here.

Not a member? Sign up for a 30-day free trial to take advantage of all that Amazon Prime has to offer, including access to Prime Video, Prime Gaming and Amazon Photos; fast free shipping in less than two days with Prime Delivery; in-store discounts at Whole Foods Market; access to exclusive shopping events and deals — such as Black Friday in November — and other perks. Learn more about Amazon Prime and its benefits here.

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A subscription to Sling Blue, which comes with FOX and goes for $45.99 per month, gets you access to live TV, cable and local channels, such as NBC and ABC (in select markets). Additionally, a subscription to Sling TV comes with access to the FOX One app. Just use your Sling TV login credentials and you can watch the World Cup Final match on FOX.

Please note: Prices and channel availability depends on your local TV market. You can learn more about Sling TV here.

With prices starting at $63.99 per month for the first month of service ($88.99 per month afterward), Fubo’s “Pro” plan is a cable alternative streaming service that offers the World Cup Final, which airs on FOX. The plan features more than 220 other channels, including FOX Sports, ESPN, ESPN2, MLB.TV, MLB Network, NHL Network and others. Fubo comes with a five-day free trial, so you can try out the service before you commit month-to-month. Plus, Fubo gets you access to the FOX One app for the World Cup Final on FOX.

If you don’t have a Hulu + Live TV subscription, the streamer offers a free trial that’ll get you your first three days free to access FOX. Once the free trial is over, you’ll be charged the regular subscription fee, which starts at $89.99 per month. For even more content, Hulu + Live TV bundles with Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN Unlimited at no extra cost to watch even more exclusive and original sporting events and programming.

Who Is Performing During 2026 FIFA World Cup Final?

The closing ceremony of the World Cup takes place ahead of the final match between Spain and Argentina with a start time of 1:30 p.m. ET/11:30 a.m. PT. It features performances from a number of popular recording artists, such as Nicole Scherzinger, Laura Pausini and Robbie Williams. The pre-kickoff show also includes special appearances from livestream influencer IShowSpeed, as well as actor Tom Cruise.

Additionally, EGOT winner Jennifer Hudson is set to perform the U.S. national anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner,” before the match begins.

The halftime show, which is curated by Coldplay’s Chris Martin, features performances from Madonna, Shakira, Justin Bieber and BTS. It’s expected to start around 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT.

In the meantime, the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final: Spain vs. Argentina is available to watch on FOX via DirecTV, on Sunday (July 19).

Additionally, you can watch FOX with a digital TV antenna for free.

From career milestones to new releases to major announcements and those little important moments, Billboard editors highlight uplifting moments in Latin music. Here’s what happened in the Latin music world this week.

Shakira Honors World Cup Workers, Venezuela Relief Volunteers, and Colombian Small Businesses in NYC

Shakira is turning her upcoming Brooklyn concert into a celebration of the people who have been showing up for others. Ahead of her Tuesday (July 21) show, the Colombian superstar gifted tickets to three groups of New Yorkers: volunteers at Lulla’s supporting earthquake relief efforts in Venezuela, union workers whose labor helped make the World Cup possible, and Colombian restaurant owners who participated in the city’s $26 World Cup dining special launched by Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

“So much of what made this World Cup special is the work that most fans never see: the thousands of hotel rooms kept clean, all of the stadiums that worked so smoothly,” Shakira says in a statement shared exclusively with Billboard. “I wanted to show my gratitude for the people of New York City who made this incredible experience possible. Thank you for all of your hard work; you are the true she-wolves and it will be an honor to have you with me!”

“Union workers, so many of them women, who are making this World Cup possible, volunteers supporting Venezuela relief, and Colombian restaurateurs who opened their doors for the community are the heart of this city,” adds New York World Cup Czar Maya Handa. “For Shakira to give them a night to simply feel joy is a beautiful gesture, and exactly the spirit we want this World Cup to carry.”

Among those honored is NYHTC member Biviana Pereira Leiva, who said being recognized by the Colombian star felt especially meaningful. “I came to NYC from Barranquilla, Colombia, 10 years ago, and today I am a proud union member and room attendant at a Manhattan hotel,” she shares. Queens-based 32BJ member Sandra Leiton also praises Shakira’s resilience, saying immigrant women identify with her strength and the way she represents Colombia while recognizing “hardworking women and fighters like herself.”

Ximena Sariñana to Receive Hispanic Heritage Award for Music

Ximena Sariñana is set to receive the award for music at the 39th annual Hispanic Heritage Awards on Sept. 10 at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis. The recognition, announced on Thursday (July 16), honors the Mexican singer-songwriter’s more than two decades of work across music, activism, and film and comes as the awards ceremony moves out of Washington, D.C., for the first time.

“I’m truly honored to receive this recognition from the Hispanic Heritage Foundation,” Sariñana says in a statement. “I accept this honor with immense gratitude and as a reminder of the responsibility we all have to continue creating, uplifting one another, and celebrating the richness of our Hispanic community.” Antonio Tijerino, president and CEO of the Hispanic Heritage Foundation, adds, “Ximena is an embodiment of the leadership [that] our community and the world needs.” With a career that spans landmark albums such as Mediocre (2008 and Existencia Kamikaze (2025), the honor marks another major milestone for the Guadalajara star.

Latin Grammy Cultural Foundation Launches Fifth Leading Ladies Mentorship Program

The Latin Grammy Cultural Foundation announced on Wednesday (July 15) the launch of its fifth annual Leading Ladies of Entertainment Mentorship Program and Virtual Panel, continuing its mission to expand access and inspire the next generation of women in music and entertainment. Presented in partnership with Open Society Foundations, the initiative offers aspiring women in the industry three months of one-on-one mentorship from past Leading Ladies honorees and other trailblazing professionals, while also opening the conversation up to a broader audience through a new virtual panel hosted by Dayanara Torres.

“Since the launch of the Leading Ladies of Entertainment Mentorship Program in 2021, we have seen a significant increase in the number of young women pursuing careers in the music and entertainment industries who are seeking mentorship and guidance,” says executive director Raquel “Rocky” Egusquiza in a statement. This year’s mentors include Lila Downs, Goyo, Leslie Grace, Angie Martínez, Dayanara Torres, Diana Rodríguez, Mónica Vélez and more.

BelicoFest’s Los Angeles Debut Draws 17,500 Fans

BelicoFest made its L.A. debut in a big way this past weekend (July 11), drawing more than 17,500 fans to BMO Stadium for a one-day celebration of música mexicana headlined by Tito Double P. The lineup also featured Gerardo Ortiz, Santa Fe Klan, Régulo Caro, Chuyin, Snow Tha Product, and Clave Especial, with OhGeesy delivering one of the night’s biggest surprises by bringing out Ty Dolla $ign and YG during his set.

The festival’s first L.A. edition underscored just how dominant música mexicana has become in one of its most important U.S. hubs. According to the release, this year’s BelicoFest lineup collectively reaches nearly 38 million monthly listeners on Spotify and has generated more than 10.2 billion streams over the past 12 months. With Los Angeles alone accounting for more than 74 million streams across the lineup, the event marked another major live milestone for a genre that continues to grow globally.

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Becky G Helps Communities in Mexico

In a new humanitarian effort, Becky G has partnered with Patrón and Mexican non-profit Isla Urbana for the launch of its Rainwater Project Limited-Edition PATRÓN Silver bottle.

Beyond a collectible bottle designed by the Mexican-American superstar herself, the initiative will fund the installation of 200 rainwater harvesting systems for households in Jalisco — the hometown of Becky’s four grandparents. This system will collect and store rainfall for everyday use, such as washing, bathing, cleaning, and watering plants, creating a more reliable source of water across various communities.

“Clean water isn’t a given for everyone in Jalisco — for many households, it isn’t something that just flows from the tap, but something you carry, store, and ration,” Becky G says in a press statement. “If you have a platform, you use it to lift others up, and I’m proud to do that alongside Patrón and Isla Urbana. I hope it inspires people to not take something as essential as water for granted.” For more information on this initiative, click here. — JESSICA ROIZ

Tainy Reps Latin Music Star Power to The Odyssey Premiere

Tainy represented Latin music at the U.S. premiere of Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey in New York at AMC Lincoln Square on Tuesday (July 14). The Puerto Rican GRAMMY-winning producer — widely recognized as one of the key creative forces behind modern reggaetón — shared photos from the event on Instagram, giving fans a glimpse of his red carpet moment at one of the summer’s biggest film premieres.

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Australia’s Spilt Milk festival has officially confirmed its return for 2026, kicking off its next festival campaign with a teaser video after months of silence following last year’s sold-out edition.

Shared across the festival’s social media channels on Friday (July 17), the clip features members of the public being asked to name their favorite Australian music festivals before cutting to footage of a packed festival crowd and a large-scale stage production. The video ends with the confirmation that Spilt Milk will return in 2026, though organisers have yet to announce dates, locations or a lineup.

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The announcement launches the festival’s 2026 campaign following a successful 2025 edition, which sold out across all four host cities: Ballarat, Perth, Canberra and the Gold Coast.

Last year’s lineup was headlined by Kendrick Lamar and featured Doechii, Dominic Fike, Sara Landry, ScHoolboy Q, sombr, Nessa Barrett, Don West and more. Organizers later expanded the bill with Genesis Owusu, Larissa Lambert and Lotte Gallagher ahead of the December run.

Demand for the festival remained high throughout the campaign. Before tickets went on sale, organisers warned that presale registrations had exceeded the number of tickets available, with all four events ultimately selling out.

Launched in Canberra in 2016, Spilt Milk has grown into one of Australia’s largest touring festivals, expanding to Ballarat and the Gold Coast in 2019 before adding Perth in 2023. The 2019 Ballarat event also marked Juice WRLD’s final live performance, taking place one week before the rapper’s death.

Like much of Australia’s live music sector, the festival paused during the COVID-19 pandemic before returning in 2022. Organisers skipped the 2024 edition amid a challenging period for the festival market, which also saw several prominent Australian events either cancelled or placed on hiatus.

Previous editions have featured artists including Post Malone, Lorde, Flume, Khalid, Steve Lacy, Latto, Dom Dolla, FISHER and Peach PRC.