July 18, 2026, 10:12 am | Read time: 3 minutes
The 2026 FIFA World Cup concludes with the final. On July 19, Spain and Argentina will face off. The final match will be held at 9 p.m. German time at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, near New York.
Viewers in Germany can watch the match for free on free-to-air TV. In addition to ZDF, MagentaTV will also broadcast the game live. The day before, the third-place match between France and England is scheduled.
Spain vs. Argentina Live on TV and Stream
The final of the 2026 World Cup will be broadcast in Germany by two providers. The match between Spain and Argentina can be seen on ZDF and MagentaTV.
The key details of the match:
- Kickoff: Sunday, July 19, 2026, 9 p.m. (CEST)
- Venue: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New York, New Jersey, USA
- Competition: World Cup Final
- Broadcast in Germany: ZDF and MagentaTV
A Look at Both Teams’ Records
Argentina has the chance to defend its World Cup title. This feat has been achieved by only a few national teams. Italy won the World Cups in 1934 and 1938. Brazil triumphed in 1958 and 1962. Spain could become world champion for the second time after winning the title in 2010, making the team both European and world champion.
A look at the direct encounters between the two teams also provides interesting numbers. Spain and Argentina have faced each other five times in total, including four friendlies and one World Cup match. Spain won three of these encounters, while Argentina won two.
The most recent meeting took place in March 2018, when Spain won decisively 6-1.
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Free Livestreams Abroad
Those outside Germany may also be able to watch the final for free. In Austria, ORF or ServusTV will broadcast the match between Spain and Argentina.
In Switzerland, the match will be available on the streaming service Play SRF with Swiss commentary. However, due to geoblocking, these offers are only accessible in Germany with a VPN service. Additionally, the respective terms of use and licensing conditions of the providers apply.
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All World Cup matches are available on MagentaTV. Selected games are also shown on ARD and ZDF. Streaming options include Joyn and Waipu.TV.
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Those who prefer to watch the matches with other fans can opt for public viewings. This is possible in restaurants that have a gastro pass and show the games on Sky.