Spain and Argentina will meet in the 2026 World Cup final on Sunday at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, with Argentina seeking to become the first nation to retain the title since 1962 and Spain pursuing a second triumph 16 years after their last. The match will feature the first Super Bowl-style halftime show in World Cup final history.
Severe weather disrupted preparations on the eve of the final. Spain cancelled their training session due to thunderstorms in New Jersey, with players conducting gym activation at the Melanie Lane Training Ground instead. Argentina's squad trained after a one-hour delay. Several tournament matches were postponed under a policy halting play when lightning is detected within 13 kilometres.
No storms are forecast for Sunday. The heavy rainfall is expected to clear polluted haze caused by Canadian wildfires over New York.