And just like that, the 2026 FIFA World Cup has come and gone, with Spain winning 1-0 against Argentina.
After five weeks and 104 matches between 48 teams, Spain and Argentina came head to head this Sunday, July 19, 2026 with the match airing live from Met Life Stadium in New Jersey on Fox and Telemundo at 3pm ET.
The game made for a wild, full circle moment for Argentina's Lionel Messi and Spain's Lamine Yamal, who first "met" when the latter was only five months old and the Inter Miami CF player, then 20, bathed him for a charity photoshoot.
The final match alsos featured a star-studded, debut halftime show, featuring co-headliners Madonna, Shakira, Justin Bieber, and BTS, curated by Coldplay frontman Chris Martin in collaboration with Global citizen.
Donald and Melania Trump are watching the match alongside Prime Minister Mark Carney and his wife Diana Fox Carney, Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum, FIFA President Gianni Infantino and his wife Leena Al Ashqar, and Spain's King Felipe VI and Spain's Queen Letizia.
The Mad Men actor, who has proudly accepted the nickname "Juan Jamón," is also in attendance, though he did not appear to declare which team he's supporting.
New York Knicks superstar Jalen attended with his wife Ali, weeks after scoring the Knicks' first championship win in 53 years. Knicks foe Victor Wembanyama was also in attendance.
Sports event front row mainstays Kylie and Timothée were seen packing on the PDA sitting in a box with Timothée's father Marc Chalamet, Peso Pluma, Zinedine Zidane, Brittany Mahomes, and more.
Football legends Ronaldinho and Ronaldo joined Madonna for a spectacular Topps Final Halftime Show. The trio took centre stage with Madonna belting out her hit 'Music'.
Post Malone headlined the Closing Ceremony at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. He performed a three-song set before the championship match.