The most prestigious match in international football will be the last of 104 games played at the World Cup 2026 in the US, Canada and Mexico. Around 1.5 billion people watched the 2022 World Cup final, according to organisers FIFA, who said the figure was a rise on the total of 1.12 billion in 2018.Fans will hope for a repeat of the electric drama in the showpiece four years ago, when Argentina beat France on penalties following a 3-3 draw in Lusail.Here are the key details you need to know on the 2026 World Cup final, including date, kick-off time and details on the half-time show.Table of ContentsWhen is the World Cup final 2026? Confirmed dateWhat time is the World Cup final 2026?Where is the World Cup final 2026?World Cup final 2026: Halftime show latestWhen is the World Cup final 2026? Confirmed dateThe World Cup final will take place on Sunday, July 19 2026.What time is the World Cup final 2026?The match kicks off at 20:00 BST. Heres how that translates in different territories.DateBST start timeETPTSun, July 1920:0015:0012:00Where is the World Cup final 2026?The game will take place at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, which has a capacity of almost 81,000.The spectacular setting is the home of NFL teams the New York Giants and the New York Jets and will host its eighth match at the finals, averaging more than three goals per game.Contests held at the venue have included record five-time champions Brazils group-stage draw with Morocco and quarter-final defeat to Norway.France beat Sweden and Senegal at the MetLife Stadium, which was the stage for Ecuadors surprise win over four-time champions Germany during the group phase.World Cup final 2026: Halftime show latestThe first-ever World Cup final half-time show will reportedly take between 20 and 25 minutes.Justin Bieber will co-headline alongside Madonna, Shakira and Korean boy band BTS in a spectacle FIFA say will combine football, music and social impact.Nigerian artist Burna Boy will also feature alongside Coldplay, Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel and the PS 22 Chorus.Characters from Sesame Street and The Muppets will be a part of the show. Topics 2026 FIFA World Cup FIFA FIFA World Cup World Cup World Cup 2026 Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read FIFA World Cup 2026: Full France fixtures, results, schedule, confirmed squad, next match, kick off times Ben Miller 15th July, 2026 Lionel Messi: Every England players record vs Argentina and World Cup icon including three wins out of five for defenders Ben Miller 15th July, 2026 Lionel Messi: How England can stop the Argentina genius at the World Cup 2026 Ben Miller 15th July, 2026 World Cup 2026 live: France vs Spain confirmed teams and full line ups as Barcola, Tchouameni start with England or Argentina awaiting winners, TV channel, online stream and stats Ben Miller 14th July, 2026 Kylian Mbappe: World Cup 2026 playing schedule, fixtures, kick off times, where to watch, confirmed news updates and full France squad Ben Miller 15th July, 2026 Lingering Rice doubt leaves England with potential midfield problem Nicholas McGee 14th July, 2026
