The Spain vs. Argentina World Cup final kicks off at 3:00 p.m. Eastern on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. That’s noon on the West Coast, 8 p.m. in the UK, 9 p.m. in Spain, and 4 p.m. in Argentina — and an early Monday alarm across Asia and Australia. Every major time zone is converted below.
Two other times worth marking: the closing ceremony starts around 1:30 p.m. ET, and the official lineups drop around 2 p.m. ET. If the final needs extra time and penalties, add up to an hour to the finish.
2026 World Cup Final
Kickoff Time by Time Zone
Sunday, July 19, 2026 — MetLife Stadium
3 PMEastern
12 PMPacific
8 PMUK
9 PMSpain
Spain vs. Argentina: Local Start Times
All conversions from the 3:00 p.m. ET kickoff.
| Time Zone |
Kickoff |
Notes |
| Eastern (New York, Miami) |
3:00 p.m. Sunday |
Local time at MetLife Stadium |
| Central (Chicago, Dallas) |
2:00 p.m. Sunday |
|
| Mountain (Denver) |
1:00 p.m. Sunday |
|
| Arizona (Phoenix) |
12:00 p.m. Sunday |
No daylight saving — matches Pacific in July |
| Pacific (Los Angeles) |
12:00 p.m. Sunday |
|
| Mexico City |
1:00 p.m. Sunday |
|
| Argentina (Buenos Aires) |
4:00 p.m. Sunday |
|
| Brazil (Brasília) |
4:00 p.m. Sunday |
|
| United Kingdom |
8:00 p.m. Sunday |
|
| Spain / Central Europe |
9:00 p.m. Sunday |
|
| India |
12:30 a.m. Monday |
|
| Japan |
4:00 a.m. Monday |
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| Australia (Sydney) |
5:00 a.m. Monday |
|
Why an Afternoon Final
A 3 p.m. Eastern kickoff hits prime time across Europe (8-9 p.m.) and a comfortable afternoon in the Americas — the same broadcast-friendly logic behind the entire North American tournament schedule.
For the Finalists’ Fans
Spain watches at 9 p.m. with a late-night celebration or commiseration ahead; Argentina gets a 4 p.m. Sunday kickoff — plaza-viewing hour in Buenos Aires, where the 2022 title drew millions into the streets.
Expect a Late Finish
Regulation ends around 5 p.m. ET, but three of the last four World Cup finals went to extra time. A shootout would push the trophy lift toward 6:30 p.m. ET — near midnight in Spain.
The Bottom Line
3 p.m. ET / noon PT Sunday, 8 p.m. in Britain, 9 p.m. in Spain, 4 p.m. in Argentina. Where to actually watch it is in the TV and streaming guide.
