From Balogun's red card to an upset run, some of the World Cup's biggest stories
Spain is looking to secure a World Cup victory for the first time in 16 years, and Argentina enters Sunday hoping to become back-to-back champions.
For the past 39 days, fans around the world have rallied behind their national teams, gathering in bars, at watch parties and inside packed stadiums for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. On Sunday, the tournament reaches its climax as Spain and Argentina battle at MetLife Stadium for soccer's biggest prize.
France will play England in the third-place match on Saturday at 5 p.m. ET in Miami.
The World Cup kicked off with excitement in North America last month as the biggest in history with 48 teams competing across 104 matches, hosted jointly across 16 cities in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
The tournament has been marked by major upsets, political intervention and an unprecedented Golden Boot race. Here's a look at the tournament's top moments and what's in store for the final.
Trump's call for Folarin Balogun red card review