The Spanish national team, reigning European champions, faces Argentina this Sunday, July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New York. The match, which kicks off at 20:00 in the Canary Islands, will be broadcast live on La 1 and Teledeporte.
La Roja, managed by Luis de la Fuente, competes this Sunday, July 19 in the 2026 World Cup final against Argentina, the current world champions. The match, which takes place at the MetLife Stadium in New York, will start at 20:00 in the Canary Islands and promises to be a historic occasion for Spanish football.
Spain arrives at the final after an impeccable tournament and with high morale following their victory in the 2024 European Championship. The national team aims to close a golden cycle and add their second World Cup star, the first since 2010. Opposing them is an Argentina team defending the title won in Qatar and featuring stars like Lionel Messi, although the Argentine star is dealing with physical issues.
Where to watch the final in the Canary Islands on television
The match will be available to watch live and for free on La 1 and Teledeporte, both channels of RTVE. It will also be available online on the RTVE Play platform, accessible from any device.
For fans who prefer a more comprehensive broadcast, the final will be aired on DAZN and on the DAZN Mundial channel, which can be tuned in via Movistar Plus+ and Orange TV. Subscribers to these platforms will enjoy the match with all the pre- and post-match analysis.
In the islands, the anticipation is at its peak. Numerous bars and fan clubs in Tenerife, Gran Canaria, and the rest of the archipelago have prepared special broadcasts with giant screens and food and drink offers to experience the World Cup atmosphere. Canary Island fans, who have always massively supported La Roja, have multiple options to not miss a minute of the match.
Giant screen in Gran Canaria and other options
On the island of Gran Canaria, the City Council of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria has set up a space in the Plaza de la Música at Parque de Santa Catalina, where a giant screen will be installed to follow the match. Access will be free, and a large turnout is expected, so arriving early is recommended.
Other municipalities such as Telde and Santa Lucía de Tirajana have also confirmed broadcasts in public spaces. In Tenerife, the capital Santa Cruz and La Laguna have organized meeting points in squares and sports venues. The World Cup fever has spread to all the islands, with similar initiatives in Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, La Palma, La Gomera, and El Hierro.
For those who cannot attend these locations, the most convenient option is to watch the match from home via La 1 or Teledeporte. The broadcast will begin with pre-match coverage starting at 19:00 in the Canary Islands, featuring analysis, interviews, and the best build-up to the big clash.
Spain and Argentina have faced each other 103 times throughout history, with a favourable record for the Albiceleste. However, the last time they met in a World Cup was in 1966, with Argentina winning 2-1. That match, played in England, is the only World Cup encounter between the two teams. Since then, they have only met in friendlies, with varied results.
La Roja, having overcome last-minute injuries and the cancellation of a training session due to a storm, is confident in their squad and the accuracy of their forwards to make history. Coach Luis de la Fuente has insisted that the team is prepared for any scenario and will not speculate on the outcome.
Argentina, for its part, arrives as the world champion from 2022 and with the experience of having played in recent finals. However, injuries to some key players could hinder their performance. The match presents a clash of styles between Spanish possession and Argentine firepower.
For Canarians, the timing is ideal: 20:00 allows them to enjoy the match without staying up late, and the atmosphere in the islands promises to be festive. The local fans, who have always celebrated the successes of the national team, are hoping for a magical night that ends with the trophy in the hands of La Roja.
After the final whistle, fans can continue the celebration at the same broadcast points or in local bars. If Spain wins, the party will spill into the streets of the main Canary cities, where special security and traffic measures are already being prepared.
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