How to Watch FIFA World Cup 2026 Final, Halftime Show & Closing Ceremony: LIVE streaming, TV channel & timings
The final will be held at the New York-New Jersey Stadium.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 Final, football’s most prestigious competition, has reached its grand conclusion, with the two remaining nations set to battle for the coveted title. In the monumental and historic final, Spain are set to face off against defending champions Argentina at the New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, USA.
Spain, led by manager Luis de la Fuente, confirmed their spot in the final for only the second time after their historic title win in 2010, securing a comfortable 2-0 victory against previous edition finalists France.
Argentina, guided by icon captain Lionel Messi, secured their place after securing a dramatic 2-1 comeback win against heavyweights England in the semi-finals, qualifying for consecutive World Cup finals.
The match is set to draw billions of viewers worldwide, with the game expecting around 1.5 to 2 billion viewers worldwide, potentially breaking the record set during the France vs Argentina final clash in the 2022 edition, which drew approximately 1.5 billion viewers.
As the tournament explores new ventures, FIFA has confirmed that the World Cup will witness a Super Bowl-style halftime show for the first time in the competition’s history.
The event begins 90 minutes before kickoff with the pre-match closing ceremony as per the traditional protocols, headlined by Post Malone alongside Robbie Williams, Laura Pausini, Nicole Scherzinger, IShowSpeed and a special appearance by Tom Cruise. Before kick-off, EGOT winner Jennifer Hudson will sing the historic United States National Anthem.
At half-time, Justin Bieber, Madonna, BTS, Shakira and Burna Boy will headline the half-time ceremony, performing a musical event lasting for 11 minutes. Along with them, Gustavo Dudamel and the New York Philharmonic will take part in an orchestral performance.
The celebrations, complete with appearances by The Muppets and Sesame Street characters, seamlessly integrate music and culture of the host nation along with the sport’s storied history, promising an absolute spectacle for the fans worldwide.
When and where will the FIFA World Cup Final Ceremony take place?
The ceremony will start at 11:0 p.m. IST on Saturday, 19 July, at the New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, USA.
Where and how to live stream the World Cup Final Ceremony in India?
The ceremony can be viewed on TV via the Unite8 Sports Network and DD Sports channels and streamed live on ZEE5.
Where and how to watch the World Cup Final Ceremony live in the UK?
The ceremony can be viewed live in the UK on BBC One and ITV1, and streamed live online through the BBC iPlayer and ITVX platforms.
Where and how to watch the World Cup Final Ceremony live in the USA?
The ceremony can be viewed live in the USA through FOX Sports Network, Telemundo, Peacock Premium, and Fubo.
Where and how to watch FIFA World Cup 2026 around the globe?
| Country | Broadcaster |
|---|---|
| Singapore | Mediacorp |
| India | Unite8 Sports & Zee5 |
| United States | Fox Sports (English), Telemundo (Spanish) |
| Bangladesh | TBA |
| United Kingdom | STV (Central and Northern Scotland), BBC, ITV |
| China | CCTV, Migu, Xiaohongshu |
| South Africa | SABC, SportyTV |
| Canada | Bell Media |
| Malaysia | RTM, Unifi TV |
| Indonesia | TVRI, FolaPlay, Telkomsel |
| Nigeria | StarTimes Nigeria |
| United Arab Emirates | beIN Sports |
| Australia | SBS |
| Pakistan | PTV Sports, Tapmad |
| Ireland | RTÉ |
| Nepal | Himalaya Sports, Dgo |
| Germany | ARD, ZDF, Magenta Sport |
| Ghana | ChannelOne TV |
| Kenya | Azam TV |
| Saudi Arabia | beIN Sports |
Find out the remaining countries’ Full Broadcaster List here.
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Basil Elias Benoy is a sports journalist with a deep passion for football, cricket, and kabaddi. A devoted supporter of Manchester United and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, he combines his academic background in Economics with hands-on experience in sports media. His work ranges from professional sports content creation for digital platforms to on-ground reporting for Indian Super League club Kerala Blasters.