WELCOME TO MetLife STADIUM!!! The spectacular home of the NFL’s New York Giants and Jets is the site of the biggest game in sports as Spain take on Argentina in the 2026 World Cup Final. This is a dream match for Barcelona fans as Lamine Yamal and the largest Blaugrana contingent in the tournament face off against the GOAT as Lionel Messi looks to cement his untouchable status with back-to-back titles. This should be all kinds of fun, and you’re welcome to join us to follow and comment all the action.
Vamos!
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SPAIN
Starting XI: Simón; Porro, Cubarsí, Laporte, Cucurella; Rodri, Fabián; Yamal, Olmo, Baena; Oyarzabal (4-2-3-1)
Substitutes: Raya (GK), Joan (GK), Pubill, Grimaldo, Eric, Llorente, Merino, Gavi, Zubimendi, Pedri, Ferran, Pino, Williams, Muñoz, Iglesias
ARGENTINA
Starting XI: Martínez; Montiel, Romero, Lisandro, Tagliafico; De Paul, Enzo, Mac Allister, González; Messi, Julián (4-4-2)
Substitutes: Musso (GK), Rulli (GK), Senesi, Otamendi, Medina, Molina, Paredes, Barco, Lo Celso, Palacios, Almada, Simeone, Paz, López, Lautaro
MATCH INFO
Competition/Round: 2026 World Cup Final
Date/Time: Sunday, July 19, 2026, 3pm ET, 12pm PT (USA), 9pm CET (Barcelona), 8pm BST/WAT (UK & Nigeria), 12.30am IST (India, Monday)
Venue: MetLife Stadium, New York/New Jersey, United States
Referee: Slavko Vincic (SVN)
HOW TO WATCH
On TV: FOX (USA), BBC One, ITV1 (UK), United8 Sports 1 (India), SuperSport (Nigeria), TVE La 1 (Spain), others
Online: FuboTV (USA), BBC iPlayer, ITVX (UK), ZEE5 (India), DAZN (Spain), others
Matchday Thread Rules
We don’t have a lot of rules here, but there are a few things to keep in mind when joining our matchday threads:
Even if the referee sucks or we lose the game, watch the swearing. It’s just unnecessary. Also, don’t discuss illegal streaming links. Those who do it will be warned, and those who post links will be instantly banned. Finally, be nice to each other. This is a Barcelona community and we don’t need to offend one another.
Have fun with the game! Forever and ever, no matter the competition, VISCA EL BARÇA!
