end of The most significant World Cup in history is about to kick off. After 100 thrilling matches, only four elite teams stand strong, with two final games remaining.
This monumental tournament is being jointly hosted by three nations: Mexico, Canada, and the United States. The teams that will contest for the championship are France, Spain, England, and Argentina. These squads will compete in two crucial matches — one for determining third place and another to crown the winner and runner-up.
In anticipation of this year’s World Cup, FIFA has projected it to be the most-viewed tournament in their rich history. As the competition progressed to the quarterfinals earlier this month, FIFA’s attention was captured by the more than 6.2 million spectators present at the matches, with millions more engaged digitally and through broadcasts worldwide.
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Final Match Details
The World Cup final will showcase Spain vs. Argentina at 3:00 p.m. (Eastern Daylight Time) on Sunday, July 19th, at the New York/New Jersey Stadium.
Additionally, this historic game will feature the inaugural Super Bowl-style halftime show at the World Cup, with spectacular performances by Justin Bieber, Madonna, Shakira, BTS, Gustavo Dudamel, and more. Be sure to tune in around 4 PM ET on July 19th for this exciting segment!
Third Place Match
The chase for third place will see France and England compete for the bronze title at 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Daylight Time) on Saturday, July 18th, at Miami Stadium in Florida.
Streaming Options
For viewers in the US, you can catch the championship kickoff live on TV via Fox Sports. The game is also accessible via Fox One, a streaming service starting at $20 per month.
FIFA has also teamed up with YouTube as its preferred partner. YouTube TV is required to stream the matches, currently offered at $55 per month. Other streaming options include FuboTV ($46 per month), along with Hulu’s live sports package ($90/month).
On Telemundo, all games streamed on Peacock will feature Spanish commentary. More details can be found on the official broadcasting stations listed on the FIFA website.
New Competition Format
This World Cup marks a historic moment as 48 teams participated, expanding from the traditional 32 teams of past tournaments. The new structure involved grouping countries into clusters labeled A to L, with first-stage matches played within these groups.
The winners advanced to a new stage called the Round of 32 before facing elimination in the Round of 16. Subsequently, the top teams progressed to the quarterfinals, which concluded last weekend. The semifinal match ended on Wednesday, July 15th, with Argentina triumphing over England.
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