19 July 2026
The World Cup Final Unlike Any Other: Trump, Rings and a Show
Sunday's World Cup final between Spain and Argentina in New York will feature a half-time show, winners' rings and the presence of Donald Trump, making it the most elaborate final in the tournament's history.
The 2026 World Cup final is shaping up to be unlike anything the sport has seen before, according to Sky Sports. Spain and Argentina meet at New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday evening, with a first-ever half-time show, winners' rings styled on American sports traditions and the involvement of US President Donald Trump all adding an extraordinary backdrop to the football itself.
According to Sky Sports, the half-time show is scheduled to run for eleven minutes, though the time needed to set up and remove the stage means the match could end up being one of the longest finals ever played. The sheer scale of the occasion reflects how the co-hosts have chosen to stamp American sporting culture onto football's biggest night.
For Spain and Argentina, the circus around the game is secondary to the prize itself. Two of the sport's greatest sides go head to head for the ultimate prize, with kick-off scheduled for 8pm UK time on Sunday.
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