Live: Spain vs Argentina minute-by-minute

July 19, 2026

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Live: Spain vs Argentina minute-by-minute

MAX: Football fans around the world are preparing for Spain vs Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, with major interest in the live score, confirmed lineups, goals, chances, cards and substitutions. This page provides minute-by-minute written coverage, with the newest update placed at the top of the timeline for quick access. MAX Global brings you live written updates for the key moments of Spain vs Argentina until the final whistle.

Spain vs Argentina in the 2026 World Cup final

Spain vs Argentina takes place on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Kick-off is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time, 9:00 p.m. in Madrid and 4:00 p.m. in Buenos Aires.

Spain are seeking the second World Cup title in their history, while Argentina are attempting to defend their crown and win the competition for a fourth time. Spain reached the final with a 2-0 semi-final victory over France, while Argentina defeated England 2-1 to secure their place in the decisive match.

Live: Spain vs Argentina minute-by-minute

Spain vs Argentina live

Minute by minute

106′

Goal for Spain!

Ferran Torres scores in the 106th minute to give Spain the lead during the second period of extra time.

Spain 1-0 Argentina

105′

First period of extra time ends

The first period of extra time ends goalless between Spain and Argentina.

Spain 0-0 Argentina

END
90′

End of regulation

Regulation time ends goalless, sending Spain and Argentina into extra time.

Spain 0-0 Argentina

90+3′

Red card for Argentina

Enzo Fernandez is shown a red card, leaving Argentina to continue the match with ten players.

HALF
TIME

Half-time

The first half ends goalless between Spain and Argentina.

Spain 0-0 Argentina

1′

Kick-off

The referee blows the opening whistle, and the final between Spain and Argentina gets underway.

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has selected the same starting lineup used in the semi-final, while Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has made three changes.

Spain starting lineup:
Unai Simon, Pedro Porro, Pau Cubarsi, Aymeric Laporte, Marc Cucurella, Rodri, Fabian Ruiz, Dani Olmo, Lamine Yamal, Alex Baena, Mikel Oyarzabal.

Argentina starting lineup:
Emiliano Martinez, Gonzalo Montiel, Cristian Romero, Lisandro Martinez, Nicolas Tagliafico, Rodrigo De Paul, Enzo Fernandez, Alexis Mac Allister, Nicolas Gonzalez, Lionel Messi, Julian Alvarez.

How to watch Spain vs Argentina

Official coverage of Spain vs Argentina is available on FOX and Telemundo in the United States. and Bein sports Viewers in Canada can follow the match through TSN, while BBC One and ITV1 provide official coverage in the United Kingdom. SBS carries the final in Australia.

Broadcast availability may depend on location, platform and subscription. This page provides written live coverage only and does not include a video stream or links to unofficial streaming websites.

Live: Spain vs Argentina minute-by-minute

Spain vs Argentina kick-off time

The 2026 World Cup final begins at the following times:

New York: 3:00 p.m.
Buenos Aires: 4:00 p.m.
Madrid: 9:00 p.m.
Palestine and Saudi Arabia: 10:00 p.m.
United Arab Emirates: 11:00 p.m.

Spain vs Argentina is one of the biggest matches of the tournament, bringing together two major international teams and leading players including Lionel Messi, Rodri and Lamine Yamal.

Return to this page throughout the final for the latest Spain vs Argentina score, goals, cards, substitutions and major chances. The timeline will be updated whenever confirmed information becomes available from official or reliable sources.