Spain has secured a spot in the World Cup Final, defeating France 2-0 in a semifinal match. The victory marks Spain's first appearance in the final since 2010.
The team, led by head coach Luis De La Fuente, will face either Argentina or England at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Sunday, July 19. De La Fuente expressed pride in his players, stating, "We still have one more step to go. We’re going to try to achieve it."
Tickets for the final are available, with prices starting at $7,253 for 300-level seats, including fees, as of publication. Seats in the 100 level are priced starting at $14,362, including fees. A promotional code, NYPOST10, offers $10 off purchases over $250 for first-time SeatGeek users.
Spain's potential opponents carry historical significance. The team has a 5-13 record against Argentina, with their only previous World Cup meeting in 1966 resulting in a 2-1 win for Argentina. Spain also has a complex historical and competitive relationship with England, having recently defeated them 2-1 in the Euro 2024 Final.
Notable performers in Spain's semifinal win included Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro, who scored the goals. The final roster for Spain includes goalkeepers Joan García, David Raya, and Unai Simón; defenders Pau Cubarsí, Marc Cucurella, Eric García, Alejandro Grimaldo, Aymeric Laporte, Marcos Llorente, Pedro Porro, and Marc Pubill; midfielders Álex Baena, Fabián Ruiz, Gavi, Mikel Merino, Pedri, Rodri, and Martín Zubimendi; and forwards Borja Iglesias, Víctor Muñoz, Dani Olmo, Mikel Oyarzabal, Yéremy Pino, Ferran Torres, Nico Williams, and Lamine Yamal.
The halftime show for the final is scheduled to feature performances by Madonna, Shakira, BTS, Justin Bieber, Burna Boy, and Gustavo Dudamel, curated by Chris Martin. The performance is slated to last 11 minutes, with an additional 19-minute analysis period in the first half for stage setup.
Fans attending the match have several transportation options to MetLife Stadium. The NJ Transit train service to Secaucus Junction, with a transfer to the Meadowlands rail line, costs $105 round-trip. The official NYNJ Stadium Shuttle offers round-trip bus service from various Manhattan locations and a park-and-ride in New Jersey for $20, though potential traffic is a factor. Ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft are also available, with designated drop-off and pick-up zones, though surge pricing and wait times may apply.
Additionally, MetLife Stadium is scheduled to host several major concerts throughout the summer, including performances by BTS, Usher with Chris Brown, Bruno Mars, Ed Sheeran, and Karol G.