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What channel is Spain v Argentina World Cup 2026 final on? TV coverage, live stream and kick-off time
Check out how to watch Spain v Argentina in the World Cup final 2026, including TV channel, radio coverage and kick-off time.
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- James Walters
Published: Sunday, 19 July 2026 at 12:40 pm
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Around two billion people are expected to tune in on Sunday to watch Spain take on Argentina in the final of World Cup 2026.
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This summer's tournament in Canada, Mexico, and the United States has been the biggest World Cup ever after the expansion to 48 teams and 104 matches – and its winner will be crowned at the New York New Jersey Stadium this evening.
Will it be European champions Spain, who are hunting their second World Cup triumph and have looked the best team in the tournament? Or holders Argentina, who will feel fate is on their side after some remarkable victories in North America over the past six weeks?
A place in football history and a piece of sporting immortality are on the line as the festival of football reaches its conclusion.
Radio Times has rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch Spain v Argentina on TV and online.
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When is Spain v Argentina?
Spain v Argentina will take place on Sunday 19 July 2026.
Check out our live football on TV guide for the latest times and information.
Spain v Argentina kick-off time
Spain v Argentina will kick off at 8pm UK time.
The final is set to be played at the New York New Jersey Stadium in New Jersey.
What TV channel is Spain v Argentina on?
You can watch the game live on BBC One and ITV 1.
All 104 World Cup 2026 matches are on free-to-air TV for UK viewers, split between ITV and BBC.
Check out the full broadcast teams for World Cup 2026 with our BBC and ITV presenters, pundits and commentators guides.
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How to live stream Spain v Argentina online
UK viewers can stream the game live online via BBC iPlayer and ITVX.
The streaming platform is available on a range of devices, from desktop and laptop computers to smartphones and tablets via the app.
Is Spain v Argentina on radio?
You can listen to the match on talkSPORT and BBC Radio 5 Live.
talkSPORT is available on DAB radio, predominantly MW 1089 kHz though you may need to check its official website for some localised frequencies for talkSPORT, and like the BBC, you can tune in via most TV packages. You can also listen to talkSPORT online via the website or app.
BBC Radio 5 Live is available on DAB radio, MW 693 kHz, 909 kHz and 990 kHz, or you can tune into the station via most TV packages. You can also listen to Radio 5 Live online via the BBC website or BBC Sounds app.
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