FIFA World Cup Final 2026 – How to watch Spain v Argentina on TV and BBC iPlayer and follow across the BBC

Catch all the action live as defending champions Argentina face Spain on Sunday 19 July

Published: 16 July 2026
Side by side shots of Spain's Lamine Yamal and Argentina's Lionel Messi

After five weeks and 103 matches, just two teams remain in contention to win football’s biggest prize.

Fans can get even closer to the action through BBC Sport’s new interactive 3D experience, available for all live BBC TV matches on the BBC Sport website and app. This innovative second‑screen feature offers deeper tactical insight and unprecedented control - allowing users to explore every angle, rewind key moments, switch between camera views and watch formations evolve in real time.

World Cup Final - Spain v Argentina - on TV and BBC iPlayer

Watch Spain v Argentina live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer from 7pm with kick off at 8pm BST.

Audiences can watch the full FIFA World Cup 2026 half-time show live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, with expert analysis and reaction from the BBC's punditry team before and after the performance.

Spain v Argentina on BBC Radio, BBC Sounds and BBC Sport online

Listen to Spain v Argentina live on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds with kick-off at 8pm BST.

There's also comprehensive coverage across the BBC Sport website, app, live pages and social media channels, ensuring audiences won't miss a moment of the action.

Spain v Argentina on BBC Sport online

You can also follow the FIFA World Cup 2026 live on the BBC Sport website, app, YouTube and across social media.  

For instant updates, analysis and fan reaction there is a live coverage page of the match on the BBC Sport website and app, including in-game clip. For the first time in a major tournament, fans can join the discussion in real time during every game with our new live comments feature.

World Cup Final Halftime Show on TV and BBC iPlayer

Audiences can watch the full FIFA World Cup 2026 half-time show live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, with expert analysis and reaction from the BBC's punditry team before and after the performance.

Justin Bieber, Madonna, Shakira, Gustavo Dudamel and BTS will co-headline the Halftime Show, which is curated by Chris Martin from Coldplay.

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