Argentina vs Spain FIFA World Cup Final 2026: Kick-off Time and Starting XI

Argentina and Spain are set to clash in a high-stakes FIFA World Cup Final at the MetLife Stadium. The match is scheduled to begin at 12 AM PKT, July 20.

Spain have been one of the strongest teams at the back during the 2026 FIFA World Cup and have allowed only one goal throughout the tournament. Their ability to control possession and put opponents under constant pressure has played a major role in their success.

Argentina, meanwhile, had to work hard to reach the final after beating England 2-1. The reigning champions have been the most dangerous team in attack, finding the net more often than any other side in the competition.

The final will be another meeting between two powers from different continents, with Europe represented by Spain and South America by Argentina. Their previous clash ended with Spain securing a dominant 6-1 victory in a friendly match in 2018.

For the upcoming encounter, both teams have revealed their starting XI. Let’s take a look at them below.

Argentina Starting XI

Emiliano Martínez (GK); Gonzalo Montiel, Cristian Romero, Lisandro Martinez, Nicolas Tagliafico; Rodrigo De Paul, Enzo Fernandez Alexis Mac Allister, Nicolas Gonzalez; Lionel Messi, Julian Alvarez

Spain Starting XI

Unai Simon; Pedro Porro, Pau Cubarsi, Aymeric Laporte, Marc Cucurella; Rodri (c), Fabian Ruiz; Lamine Yamal, Dani Olmo, Alex Baena; Mikel Oyarzabal.