Argentina faces Spain in FIFA World Cup final as Canada's host role concludes
Kickoff is Sunday, July 19 at 3 p.m. EDT at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The tournament drew an estimated global television audience of nearly two billion viewers.
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Argentina and Spain face off Sunday, July 19 in the FIFA World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, bringing Canada's month-long tournament celebration to a close.
Kickoff is at 3 p.m. EDT. Argentina is seeking its fourth title, while Spain hopes for a second championship and could become the first nation to simultaneously hold the World Cup crowns in both men's and women's soccer.
The match is the 104th of the biggest World Cup ever, a 48-team event staged across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The tournament has already produced 307 goals—more than any previous World Cup. If Argentina and Spain combine for at least two goals Sunday, this World Cup will have the highest average number of goals per game since 1956, when contests averaged 3.6 goals each.
Toronto and Vancouver are hosting official FIFA Fan Festivals for public watch parties. Bars and restaurants along Vancouver's Granville Street and in Toronto's Liberty Village are preparing for large crowds. Toronto hosted six matches and Vancouver seven during the first men's World Cup staged across Canada, the United States and Mexico.
Post Malone will headline the closing ceremony, which starts 90 minutes before the final. The halftime show—a first for FIFA—features Justin Bieber, Madonna, Shakira, and BTS, along with Burna Boy, Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel, the PS 22 Chorus featuring Coldplay, and characters from Sesame Street and the Muppets. President Donald Trump is expected to attend and be part of the trophy presentation.
By the numbers
How many goals have been scored across all matches so far?
307 goals have been scored through the first 104 matches of the tournament, more than any previous FIFA World Cup.
How many matches did Toronto and Vancouver host?
Toronto hosted six matches and Vancouver hosted seven matches during this first men's World Cup staged across Canada, the United States, and Mexico.
What is the estimated global television audience?
The tournament drew an estimated global television audience of nearly two billion viewers.
Who is performing at halftime?
Justin Bieber, Madonna, Shakira, and BTS are performing at halftime alongside Burna Boy, conductor Gustavo Dudamel, the PS 22 Chorus featuring Coldplay, and characters from Sesame Street and the Muppets.
