What Time Is the World Cup Final? U.S. Kickoff, Halftime Show, and Second-Half Times

After a month of knockouts and fierce competition, the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final is finally here, with Spain and Argentina set to face off at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

The ultimate showdown is set to be the biggest World Cup final yet, with the introduction of a Super Bowl-style Halftime show from the U.S. hosts, with A-listers Justin Bieber, BTS, Shakira, and Madonna set to perform.

Here's everything you need to know about the final's estimated kick-off times in U.S. time zones, as well as the half-time show time and estimated duration.

What Time Does the World Cup Final Kick Off?

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - JULY 14: Spain's Lamine Yamal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi Final match between France and Spain at Dallas Stadium on July 14, 2026 in Arlington, United States. (Photo by Rob Newell - CameraSport via Getty Images)

Below is the estimated kick-off time for the World Cup final in U.S. Timezones, according to organizers:

• Eastern Time (ET): 3:00 pm
• Central Time (CT): 2:00 pm
• Mountain Time (MT): 1:00 pm
• Pacific Time (PT): 12:00 pm
• Alaska Time (AKDT): 11:00 am
• Hawaii Time (HST): 9:00 am

What Time Is the World Cup Half-Time Show?

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 03: (L-R) Jimin, Jungkook, Suga, J-Hope, and V of BTS perform onstage during the 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 03, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)

As the World Cup half-time show has never occurred before, the performance may be delayed slightly, depending on the events of the match and its organization. However, FIFA has said it should start around 3:45pm Eastern Time (ET) in its New Jersey location.

• Eastern Time (ET): 3:45 pm
• Central Time (CT): 2:45 pm
• Mountain Time (MT): 1:45 pm
• Pacific Time (PT): 12:45 pm
• Alaska Time (AKDT): 11:45 am
• Hawaii Time (HST): 9:45 am

How Long Is the World Cup Half-Time Show?

According to FIFA, the World Cup final Half-Time show will be approximately 11 minutes long, out of an expected 15-minute half-time, which is typical of a World Cup game break duration. However, as said above, this event has never happened before, so technical issues and game delays may alter this time somewhat.

What Time Is the Second Half of the World Cup Final?

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 15: Lionel Messi #10 of Argentina celebrates the team's second goal by Lautaro Martinez #22 during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi Final match between England and Argentina at Atlanta Stadium on July 15, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Should everything go smoothly at half-time, along with the planned performance, the second half that will determine the winner of this year's World Cup should start around these times.

• Eastern Time (ET): 4:02–4:12 pm
• Central Time (CT): 3:02–3:12 pm
• Mountain Time (MT): 2:02–2:12 pm
• Pacific Time (PT): 1:02–1:12 pm
• Alaska Time (AKDT): 12:02–12:12 pm
• Hawaii Time (HST): 10:02–10:12 am

Where Can U.S. Viewers Watch the World Cup Final?

TOPSHOT - Norway's forward #09 Erling Braut Haaland (L) congratulates England's midfielder #10 Jude Bellingham (C) as Norway's midfielder #14 Fredrik Aursnes looks on, after Bellingham scored his team's second goal during the 2026 World Cup football tournament quarter-final match between Norway and England at Miami Stadium in Miami on July 11, 2026. (Photo by ROBERTO SCHMIDT / AFP via Getty Images)

For fans based in the U.S., the Spain v Argentina final will be shown live on FOX. Alternatively, there is a Spanish-language commentary broadcast on Telemundo. Those who prefer streaming can also access the final on Tubo.

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