FINAL | Spain defeats Argentina 1-0, wins 1st World Cup since 2010

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A journey that started over five weeks ago culminates in East Rutherford, New Jersey, as Argentina and Spain compete in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final.

Argentina is looking to join Brazil and Italy as the only teams to win back-to-back World Cups, while Spain aims to become World Cup champions for the first time since 2010.

The final match is set to start at 2 p.m. at New York New Jersey Stadium.

Check back throughout the day for updates.

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UPDATE, 5:02 p.m. | Spain survives a late push from Argentina and wins 1-0 in the final match of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

UPDATE, 4:45 p.m. | Spain finally breaks through and ends the scoring drought with a goal just 39 seconds into the second half of extra time.

UPDATE, 4:20 p.m. | The FIFA World Cup 2026 final between Argentina and Spain is headed to extra time with the score 0-0.

UPDATE, 3 p.m. | Spain has had chances galore against Argentina, but it's still a scoreless match at halftime of the FIFA World Cup 2026 final.

UPDATE, 2:05 p.m. | The FIFA World Cup 2026 final is underway in New Jersey between Argentina and Spain.

UPDATE, 1:20 p.m. | Here's the starting XI for the defending World Cup champions, Argentina.

UPDATE, 12:10 p.m. | Spain has revealed its starting XI for Sunday's World Cup final.

UPDATE, 11:30 a.m. | Kansas City soccer fans have one last chance to gather together Sunday as Argentina and Spain are both vying for the World Cup championship.

Theater in the Park in Johnson County is among the venues hosting a watch party for the final match, capping off weeks of community events tied to the tournament.

Read more from KSHB 41's Olivia Acree here.

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