The most prestigious match in international football will be the last of 104 games played at the World Cup 2026 in the US, Canada and Mexico.
Around 1.5 billion people watched the 2022 World Cup final, according to organisers FIFA, who said the figure was a rise on the total of 1.12 billion in 2018.
Fans will hope for a repeat of the electric drama in the showpiece four years ago, when Argentina beat France on penalties following a 3-3 draw in Lusail.
Here are the key details you need to know on the 2026 World Cup final, including date, kick-off time and details on the half-time show.
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When is the World Cup final 2026? Confirmed date
The World Cup final will take place on Sunday, July 19 2026.
What time is the World Cup final 2026?
The match kicks off at 20:00 BST. Here’s how that translates in different territories.
| Date | BST start time | ET | PT |
| Sun, July 19 | 20:00 | 15:00 | 12:00 |
Where is the World Cup final 2026?
The game will take place at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, which has a capacity of almost 81,000.
The spectacular setting is the home of NFL teams the New York Giants and the New York Jets and will host its eighth match at the finals, averaging more than three goals per game.
Contests held at the venue have included record five-time champions Brazil’s group-stage draw with Morocco and quarter-final defeat to Norway.
France beat Sweden and Senegal at the MetLife Stadium, which was the stage for Ecuador’s surprise win over four-time champions Germany during the group phase.
World Cup final 2026: Halftime show latest
The first-ever World Cup final half-time show will reportedly take between 20 and 25 minutes.
Justin Bieber will co-headline alongside Madonna, Shakira and Korean boy band BTS in a spectacle FIFA say will combine “football, music and social impact”.
Nigerian artist Burna Boy will also feature alongside Coldplay, Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel and the PS 22 Chorus.
Characters from Sesame Street and The Muppets will be a part of the show.
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