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Argentina and Spain will face off in the grand final next Sunday (19)

The final of the 2026 World Cup is set. Argentina and Spain will battle for the title next Sunday (19), at 4 p.m. (Brasília time), at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The clash puts two world football powerhouses head-to-head in the race for the most coveted trophy on the planet.

WHEN WILL THE CLOSING CEREMONY TAKE PLACE?

FIFA is preparing a celebration packed with musical attractions before the opening whistle of the final. As such, the event begins at 1:30 p.m. (Brasília time), turning the pitch into a huge stage.

The closing ceremony (pre-match) will feature Post Malone as the main attraction, in addition to confirmed appearances by Laura Pausini, Nicole Scherzinger, Robbie Williams, IShowSpeed, and Tom Cruise. Jennifer Hudson will sing the United States national anthem moments before the decisive match.

The halftime show, meanwhile, will feature performances by Justin Bieber, Madonna, Shakira, BTS, and Burna Boy, with artistic direction by Chris Martin. In addition, the spectacle promises state-of-the-art visual effects to mark this edition.

HOW DID ARGENTINA AND SPAIN REACH THE FINAL?

Argentina secured a place in the final after a 2-1 win over England this Wednesday (15), in Atlanta. Anthony Gordon opened the scoring for the English, but Enzo Fernández and Lautaro Martínez turned the game around in the closing stages. The Albiceleste’s run included crucial knockout-stage wins over Cape Verde, Egypt, and Switzerland, after a solid first-place finish in Group J during the opening stage.

Spain, meanwhile, advanced by defeating France 2-0 on Tuesday (14). Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro scored the goals that booked their place in the final. Spain’s path featured wins over Austria, Portugal, and Belgium in the knockout stage, confirming their status as favorites after finishing first in Group H. The Spanish national team has shown a cohesive and efficient tactical system, along with great control of possession.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THE HISTORIC CLASH BETWEEN ARGENTINA AND SPAIN?

Argentina and Spain will contest the twentieth different final in World Cup history. The Spaniards, champions in 2010, are chasing their second world title.

On the other hand, Argentina is pursuing a fourth title and trying to defend the trophy won in 2022. The match marks Lionel Messi’s farewell to the tournament and represents the peak of the competition, promising high technical intensity and a physical battle. Expectations are focused on each coach’s strategy to neutralize the opponent’s strengths.

WHERE TO WATCH?

TV Globo and SBT (free-to-air channels), SporTV (pay TV), CazéTV (YouTube), and GETV (Globoplay) will broadcast the grand final across the country. Full coverage of the match, with all the information about the squads and the reaction to the final, will be available on Coluna do Fla’s website, YouTube channel, and social media.

WHAT ABOUT THE THIRD-PLACE MATCH?

France and England will face off for third place on Saturday (18), at 6 p.m. (Brasília time), in Miami. Both teams are looking to end their World Cup campaign with a win after bitter semifinal eliminations.

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