The World Cup final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be played on Sunday. Spain beat France 2-0 on Tuesday, and Argentina defeated England 2-1 on Wednesday. Both teams will face each other for the World Cup championship. July 19th is the thirty-fourth and final match day of the tournament and the lone day of final knockout stage play.
There is 1 final knockout stage game on Sunday. The winner will be the champion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Spain faces off against Argentina in an intercontinental matchup featuring the 2 best teams in this year’s tournament. That game will be in East Rutherford, NJ, USA, at 3 PM ET on FOX.
Can Spain win outright, cover the 0.5-goal spread against Argentina, and win the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
Note: If a game is tied at the end of 90 minutes and stoppage time, it is technically ruled a “draw” for betting purposes. Additionally, spreads, totals, and team and player props only apply to the 90 minutes of regulation time and stoppage time unless specified.
I’ll make game result and total picks for today’s contest, in addition to a bonus pick, below. Continue reading for our World Cup Best Bets July 19 article.
Spain vs. Argentina — Time & How to Watch
| Where | METLIFE STADIUM, EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ, USA |
| When | SUNDAY, JULY 19, 2026, 3 PM ET |
| Competition | 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP / KNOCKOUT STAGE / FINAL |
| TV | FOX, FOX ONE, TELEMUNDO, FUBO |
Spain vs. Argentina Odds
| Spread | Moneyline | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPAIN | -0.5 (+115) | +125 | O 2.5 (+125) |
| ARGENTINA | +0.5 (-145) | +255 | U 2.5 (-155) |
| DRAW | – | +200 | – |
Odds accurate as of Sunday, July 19, 2026, via TheSpread.com.
Spain vs Argentina Prediction July 19 Game Result Pick
Spain is poised to cover the 0.5-goal spread as favorites on Sunday by dominating possession under Luis de la Fuente’s disciplined structure.
While Argentina has shown resilience as the defending champions, they’ve looked highly vulnerable, requiring extra time twice during the knockout stages before narrowly escaping England in the semis.
Conversely, Spain has been methodical, extending their historic 37-match unbeaten streak and cleanly blanking France 2-0 in the semifinals. Armed with the creative brilliance of Lamine Yamal and the clinical finishing of Mikel Oyarzabal, La Roja will dictate the tempo of the match.
Spain’s possession-heavy style will ultimately suffocate Lionel Scaloni’s fatigued Argentine defense, securing a regulation victory, dethroning the current titleholders, and claiming their second World Cup star.
Pick: Spain -0.5 (+115)
Spain vs Argentina Prediction July 19 Game Total Pick
Sunday’s final is primed to stay under the 2.5 total as Luis de la Fuente and Lionel Scaloni deploy highly disciplined, risk-averse tactical setups.
With the World Cup title on the line, Spain will rely on their signature defensive structure and methodical possession to suppress transition opportunities and limit the game’s overall pace.
Meanwhile, Argentina’s veteran backline excels at clogging the central channels and absorbing pressure in high-stakes matches. Historically, major finals often become cagey, defensive chess matches where neither side commits too many numbers forward early.
Expect a tight, low-scoring battle controlled by elite midfields, ultimately keeping the score-line under the total line of 2.5 goals.
Pick: Spain vs. Argentina Under 2.5 (-155)
World Cup Predictions July 19 Bonus Pick
I’ve selected Spain -0.5 and the under on the total of 2.5 as my 2 bets for this game. It follows that Spain would likely need to keep a clean sheet (something they’ve done 6 times in the World Cup) for that bet to hit. Therefore, betting “No” on Both Teams to Score at -110 is a solid value play.
“No” on Both Teams to Score (-110) offers exceptional value because it maximizes safety within a projected low-scoring game flow. In high-stakes championship finals, teams often take great pains to prevent conceding an early goal. This often drives down scoring in World Cup finals.
By backing the “No” option in this contest, the wager remains entirely insulated from individual player variance or unpredictable goal-scorers. Whether the match unfolds as a cagey 1-0 tactical chess match, a 2-0 defensive masterclass, or even a grueling 0-0 stalemate at the end of regulation, the prop safely cashes without even needing to predict the exact winner.
Bonus Pick: “No” on Both Teams to Score (-110)
Today’s World Cup Predictions
- Spain -0.5 (+115)
- Spain vs. Argentina Under 2.5 (-155)
- Bonus Pick: “No” on Both Teams to Score (-110)