Hello and welcome to The Athletic’s live coverage of today’s 2026 World Cup final between Spain and reigning champions Argentina.
Yes, we’ve made it. The grandest event in international football is down to two teams, with just one match remaining to decide who will lift the trophy.
Spain are aiming to win their first World Cup since 2010, having stifled France in a 2-0 semi-final victory.
Argentina, meanwhile, are seeking to retain the trophy after a dramatic run to the final, repeatedly scoring in stoppage time or extra time to secure knockout-stage victories. They came from behind to beat England 2-1 in the semi-final.
Today’s match promises to be special. We look forward to bringing you all the sights and sounds, from the pre-match build-up and team news to minute-by-minute commentary and post-match analysis.
