Dubai: The 2026 FIFA World Cup concludes tonight with a highly anticipated final between Argentina and Spain at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, bringing the curtain down on a five-week tournament hosted across the United States, Canada and Mexico.
The final will kick off at 11:00pm UAE time.
Who will attend?
The match is expected to be attended by:
- US President Donald Trump
- FIFA President Gianni Infantino
- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney
- Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum
- Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez
The final will also feature a major entertainment programme, with reported appearances from international stars including Tom Cruise, Madonna, Justin Bieber, Shakira and BTS.
On the pitch
Defending champions Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, are aiming to retain the World Cup title and become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to win back-to-back World Cups.
Spain, led by young star Lamine Yamal and captain Rodri, are seeking their second World Cup crown after their historic triumph in 2010.
How to watch in the UAE
The FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and Spain will be broadcast live across the UAE on beIN SPORTS' dedicated FIFA World Cup channels, while fans can also stream the match via the TOD platform, beIN's official digital streaming service. Viewers are advised to check the latest beIN SPORTS schedules for final channel allocations closer to kick-off.
Kick-off: 11:00pm UAE time, Sunday.