How to Watch FIFA World Cup Final—What Time and Channel?

The FIFA World Cup is coming to its conclusion just in time for Christmas, with two teams left to battle it out for the coveted trophy.

At the time of this writing, Argentina and Croatia were getting ready to face off, while France will be taking on surprise opponent Morocco in the two semifinals. The winners will progress to the final showdown on Sunday morning.

Here is how to watch the final on television this weekend.

Where and When to Watch

  • Date: Sunday, December 18
  • Time: 10 a.m. ET kickoff
  • English-language TV channels: Fox, FS1, FS2
  • Spanish-language TV channels: Telemundo, Universo
  • Streaming: FuboTV, Fox Sports app, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, Universo Now, Peacock Premium

The World Cup final will be televised in the United States in English by Fox Sports and in Spanish by Telemundo.

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Argentinian forward Lionel Messi, left, and midfielder Leandro Paredes celebrate after qualifying for the semifinals after defeating Netherlands in the World Cup on December 9. Getty Images

How to Livestream World Cup Final Online

You can also watch the World Cup final via streaming across a number of platforms.

FuboTV

In the U.S., the final will be broadcast in both English and Spanish and can be streamed via FuboTV.

Four FuboTV packages are available for U.S. fans, starting with the Pro package, which offers 130-plus channels and 1,000 hours of DVR space and is priced at around $69.99 a month. The Ultimate package, with 230-plus channels and 1,000 hours of DVR space, costs around $99.99 a month.

A Latino package brings Spanish-language viewers 45 channels and 250 hours of DVR space at $99 per quarter.

Fox Sports App and Website

Fox, FS1 and FS2 in the United States have shown all the World Cup games and will make the final available on its streaming outlets with a cable login.

Those without a login can use the Fox Sports app or visit FoxSports.com.

Telemundo En Vivo, Universo NOW, Peacock TV+

With its Spanish-language broadcasts, Telemundo will provide a service similar to Fox's, showing matches on Telemundo Deportes En Vivo and Universo Now.

All matches will also be available to watch on Peacock TV.

Because Telemundo is owned by NBC Universal, its Spanish-language broadcasts for the World Cup are also available on its NBC streaming service.

World Cup TV Schedule, Streaming Listings

Semifinals

Streaming

SF #1Tuesday, December 132 p.m.Argentina vs. CroatiaFox, TelemundoFuboTV, Fox Sports app, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, Peacock Premium
SF #2Wednesday, December 142 p.m.France vs. MoroccoFox, TelemundoFuboTV, Fox Sports app, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, Peacock Premium

Third-Place Match

Streaming

Saturday, December 1710 a.m.Loser, SF #1 vs. Loser, SF #2Fox, TelemundoFuboTV, Fox Sports app, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, Peacock Premium

Final

Streaming

Sunday, December 1810 a.m.Winner, SF #1 vs. Winner, SF #2Fox, TelemundoFuboTV, Fox Sports app, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, Peacock Premium

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