NPR reports that the 2026 FIFA World Cup final is set for Sunday at 3 p.m. Eastern time at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., pitting Argentina against Spain before an expected crowd of 80,000. Claims of specific match results leading to the final, including Argentina's semifinal win over England and Spain's victories over Portugal and Belgium, appear in NPR and Rappler reporting. Secondary-market ticket prices reached nearly $10,000, with players including Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal noted in coverage.