Day 39 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup brings the tournament to its final match: Spain against Argentina for the title. Lionel Messi, who may be playing his last World Cup, leads Argentina’s bid for a fourth straight major trophy and back to back World Cup titles, while Rodri and breakout teenager Lamine Yamal front a Spain side that has conceded just one goal all tournament. The match airs on FOX and streams live and on demand on FOX One.
Spain has never trailed in the tournament, opening with a scoreless draw against Cape Verde before reeling off six straight wins, including a 1-0 win over Portugal and a 2-0 semifinal win over France. Argentina carried a perfect record into the final but needed extra time in three straight knockout games before beating England 2-1 in the semifinal. Messi has eight goals and four assists this tournament and needs to find space between Spain’s lines, while Rodri anchors a Spain defense that has allowed just one goal in seven matches.
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All World Cup matches air on FOX and FS1, with every game streaming live and on demand on FOX One.
