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After more than a month of near daily soccer matches, the World Cup final is here.
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Argentina, the defending champion, faces off against Spain, the reigning champion of Europe, in a showdown for the sport’s ultimate prize.
Here’s what you need to know about the potentially epic showdown that’ll feature Argentina’s Lionel Messi, arguably the greatest of all time, against his presumed successor in Lamine Yamal.
World Cup coverage in the U.S. can be found on Fox and FS1 for English speakers. Spanish-language broadcasts will be hosted on Telemundo and Universo.
The World Cup can be streamed directly on Fox ONE for English speakers and Peacock for Spanish speakers.
The match starts at 3 p.m. ET at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
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