2026 FIFA Worldcup Finals Stream

FIFA World Cup 2026 is nearing its end, and the last fixture is left to lift the World Cup Trophy. The two teams that won their semi-final games will clash in the World Cup Final –Argentina against Spain. Two other teams – France and England will play the game for third place. Check out all you need to know about these two World Cup fixtures, including the schedule, streaming details, lineups, and predictions.
Where to Watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Live Worldwide?
Football fans around the world can watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final through official broadcast partners in their respective countries. Here are some of the major broadcasters:
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India: ZEE5 (requires a sports subscription), Unite8 Sports, DD Sports
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United States: FOX, Telemundo, Fubo (subscription required), Peacock (subscription required)
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United Kingdom: BBC One, BBC iPlayer, ITV1, ITVX
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Canada: CTV, TSN+ (subscription required)
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Australia: SBS On Demand
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France: TF1, beIN Sports (subscription required)
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Spain: RTVE (La 1), RTVE Play
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Germany: ARD, ZDF, MagentaTV (subscription required)
For the complete list of official broadcasters by country, fans can also visit FIFA's official World Cup platforms.
Why the Third-Place Play-Off Matters?
Before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final, there will be the third-place match between France and England, who lost the semi-finals. France lost to Spain with a score of 2-0, whereas England lost to Argentina with a result of 2-1.
The team that wins this game will take third place and win bronze medals. The loser of the game will end up taking fourth place in the tournament.
This victory boosts a team’s position in FIFA World Rankings and improves players’ chances of winning awards like the Golden Boot.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Fixtures
Third-Place Play-Off: France vs England
Date: 18 July 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 05:00 PM ET | 02:00 PM PT | 02:30 AM IST (Next day)
Venue: Miami Stadium, Miami Gardens
Final: Spain vs Argentina
Date: 19 July 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 03:00 PM ET | 12:00 PM PT | 12:30 AM IST (Next day)
Venue: New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford
FIFA World Cup 2026 Predicted Lineups:
France vs England
France (4-2-3-1) Predicted Lineup
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Position |
Player |
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Goalkeeper |
Brice Samba |
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Defenders |
Malo Gusto, Maxence Lacroix, Ibrahima Konaté, Théo Hernández |
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Defensive Midfielders |
N'Golo Kanté, Warren Zaïre-Emery |
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Attacking Midfielders |
Rayan Cherki, Maghnes Akliouche, Kylian Mbappé |
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Striker |
Marcus Thuram |
England (4-3-2-1) Predicted Lineup
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Position |
Player |
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Goalkeeper |
James Trafford |
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Defenders |
Djed Spence, Trevoh Chalobah, Dan Burn, Nico O'Reilly |
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Midfielders |
Kobbie Mainoo, Elliot Anderson, Eberechi Eze |
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Attacking Midfielders |
Noni Madueke, Marcus Rashford |
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Forward |
Ollie Watkins |
Prediction:
The upcoming third-place play-off match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be an interesting clash between France and England. Although France failed to make it to the final, the squad is undoubtedly one of the best in attack. Kylian Mbappé leads the attack for France. Marcus Thuram and Rayan Cherki will use their speed to trouble England's defense.
England hopes to conclude their campaign on a positive note with a victory. But it will be difficult for them to adjust to the French players' speed and skill. With plenty of goal-scoring chances created by the French players, England will find it difficult to stop them. Overall, both teams have enough talent to score, but France’s powerful attacks give them an advantage.
Pick: France
Spain vs Argentina
Spain (4-2-3-1) Predicted Lineup
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Position |
Player |
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Goalkeeper |
Unai Simón |
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Defenders |
Pedro Porro, Pau Cubarsí, Aymeric Laporte, Marc Cucurella |
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Defensive Midfielders |
Rodri, Fabián Ruiz |
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Attacking Midfielders |
Lamine Yamal, Dani Olmo, Álex Baena |
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Forward |
Mikel Oyarzabal |
Argentina (4-4-2) Predicted Lineup
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Position |
Player |
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Goalkeeper |
Emiliano Martínez |
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Defenders |
Nahuel Molina, Cristian Romero, Lisandro Martínez, Nicolás Tagliafico |
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Midfielders |
Rodrigo De Paul, Leandro Paredes, Enzo Fernández, Alexis Mac Allister |
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Forwards |
Julián Álvarez, Lionel Messi |
Prediction:
Spain is likely to put up a tough fight against Argentina in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final. Spain is one of the most solid sides at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Thanks to their well-organized defense and attacking quality, led by Lamine Yamal and Dani Olmo. On the other hand, Argentina has reached the finals with Lionel Messi's leadership and Julián Álvarez's goals. Though Argentina does have experience in pressure situations, Spain is slightly better than Argentina because of their solid team structure.
Pick: Spain
Wrap-Up
The end is near as we come closer to the FIFA World Cup 2026. The last two games will determine who wins the World Cup as well as who will be the runners-up. The final matches will provide lots of entertainment, exciting moments, and a perfect conclusion to yet another exciting tournament.