[01] FULL-TIME
SPAIN 1–0 ARGENTINA.
Spain lifted their second World Cup on July 19, 2026, beating Argentina 1–0 after extra time at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Every knockout result from the closing week:
| Stage | Date | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Final | July 19 | Spain 1–0 Argentina (AET) | MetLife Stadium |
| Third place | July 18 | England 6–4 France | Hard Rock Stadium |
| Semi-final | July 15 | Argentina 2–1 England | Mercedes-Benz Stadium |
| Semi-final | July 14 | Spain 2–0 France | AT&T Stadium |
[02] KEY DATES
FROM KICKOFF TO THE FINAL.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 opened on June 11, 2026 at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City and ended with the final on July 19, 2026 in New Jersey. It was the first 48-team edition and the largest tournament in World Cup history.
- June 11Opening match · Mexico City
- June 28Round of 32 began
- July 9Quarter-finals began
- July 14Semi-finals began
- July 19Final: Spain 1–0 Argentina (AET) · MetLife Stadium
[03] COMPLETE CALENDAR
ALL 104 MATCHES BY STAGE.
The group stage delivered 72 fixtures over 17 days. The new Round of 32 then opened the single-elimination path that ended with Spain lifting the trophy.
| Stage | Dates | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| Group stage | June 11–27, 2026 | 72 |
| Round of 32 | June 28–July 3, 2026 | 16 |
| Round of 16 | July 4–7, 2026 | 8 |
| Quarter-finals | July 9–11, 2026 | 4 |
| Semi-finals | July 14–15, 2026 | 2 |
| Third-place play-off | July 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Final | July 19, 2026 | 1 |
| Total | June 11–July 19 | 104 |
[04] NEW FORMAT
12 GROUPS. 32 TEAMS ADVANCE.
The 48 teams were divided into 12 groups of four. Every team played three group matches, with the top two from each group qualifying automatically alongside the eight best third-place teams.
Spain's run through the 32-team knockout field included a 2–1 quarter-final win over Belgium, a 2–0 semi-final win over France and the 1–0 extra-time victory over Argentina in the final.
[05] WHAT'S NEXT
THE 2026-27 SEASON IS LIVE.
The World Cup is done, but the football never stops. The 2026-27 Premier League and Champions League seasons are underway, with every match live on SMART OTT in up to 4K.
[06] WATCH EVERY MATCH
ONE SUBSCRIPTION. EVERY SCREEN.
Watch live sport on Smart TV, Firestick, Android TV, Apple TV, mobile, tablet and desktop. Catch-up and rewind cover you when matches overlap or kick off overnight in your region.
[07] ANSWERS
WORLD CUP RESULTS FAQ.
Who won the World Cup 2026?
Spain won the 2026 FIFA World Cup, beating Argentina 1–0 after extra time in the final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19, 2026 — Spain's second world title after 2010.
What was the score in the World Cup 2026 final?
Spain 1–0 Argentina after extra time. The final was played on July 19, 2026 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Who finished third at the World Cup 2026?
England. They beat France 6–4 in the third-place play-off at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on July 18, 2026.
How many teams and matches were in the World Cup 2026?
It was the first 48-team World Cup and included 104 matches across 16 host cities in the United States, Canada and Mexico, running from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
Where can I rewatch World Cup 2026 matches?
SMART OTT includes catch-up and VOD replay libraries alongside live sport, plus full live coverage of the 2026-27 Premier League and Champions League seasons on every device.