List of all nations qualified for final of FIFA World Cup 2026

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Published at :July 16, 2026 at 2:51 AM

Modified at :July 16, 2026 at 2:51 AM

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - JULY 14: Mikel Oyarzabal #21 of Spain converts a penalty to score his team's first goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi Final match between France and Spain at Dallas Stadium on July 14, 2026 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)

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The FIFA World Cup 2026 final will take place at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

The expanded 48-team FIFA World Cup 2026 is nearing its conclusion, with the final set to be played in a few days. The remaining four teams in the tournament are facing off in the semi-finals to determine the two finalists of this edition, while the losers will face each other in a third-place playoff game.

Spain became the first team to reach the World Cup final in this edition after a stunning 2-0 win over France on July 14. La Roja are aiming to repeat their success from 16 years ago when they lifted the trophy for the first time in their history in South Africa.

The European champions will face a tough test in the final on July 19, where they are scheduled to play Argentina. The defending champions, led by Lionel Messi, secured a comeback 2-1 win on July 15 in Atlanta. England, the loser of that match, will take on France in the third-place playoff in Miami on July 18.

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List of all nations in FIFA World Cup 2026 final

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1. Spain

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - JULY 14: Pedro Porro #12 of Spain celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi Final match between France and Spain at Dallas Stadium on July 14, 2026 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images) — ARLINGTON, TEXAS – JULY 14: Pedro Porro #12 of Spain celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi Final match between France and Spain at Dallas Stadium on July 14, 2026 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

The 2010 champions entered the semi-final as slight underdogs against the all-conquering Les Bleus. However, to everyone’s surprise, Luis de la Fuente’s men completely neutralised the threat of Kylian Mbappe and co., cruising to a 2-0 victory.

Mikel Oyarzabal opened the scoring from the spot after Lucas Digne conceded a first-half penalty. Pedro Porro then doubled the lead before the hour mark by finishing a fine team move.

2. Argentina

The defending champions secured an incredible comeback against England. They conceded soon after the restart via Anthony Gordon. Lionel Messi set up a brilliant strike from distance by Enzo Fernandez in the 85th minute, levelling the scores. Just seven minutes later, Messi’s cross was met by Lautaro Martinez, who header nestled into the top corner to clinch a 2-1 win for La Albiceleste.

How many nations have qualified for FIFA World Cup 2026 final?

Spain have qualified after defeating France 2‑0 in the semi‑final. They will face Argentina, who beat England 2-1 in the second semi-final.

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Sushruta Bhattacharjee

Sushruta has spent over two years covering football, with a particular focus on Indian and international competitions. Alongside football, he has reported on a variety of sports, bringing curiosity and perspective to every story. When he’s not following the action, he can usually be found binge-watching movies or getting lost in a good book.