World Cup 2026: Spain v Argentina final

BBC World Service· Jul 19, 2026· 43m 36s

Tonight, Spain meet the defending champions, Argentina, in the World Cup final. Kick-off at the New York New Jersey Stadium is at 2000 BST. We hear from fans and a former FIFA official. Also in the programme: Russian airstrikes on the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, have killed one person and wounded at least fourteen others; Tate brothers arrested in US as further UK charges take total to 59; and bare nails as a fashion choice and what they might say about those who choose them! (Photo: An Argentina f

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Welcome to the program. I'm your host.
Welcome to the program. I'm your host.
0:00
Today we look at the major stories shaping the news cycle.
Today we look at the major stories shaping the news cycle.
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We start in Europe, where leaders met in Brussels.
We start in Europe, where leaders met in Brussels.
0:09
The summit focused on energy policy and migration.
The summit focused on energy policy and migration.
0:14
Reporting from the ground, our correspondent has more.
Reporting from the ground, our correspondent has more.
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Thank you. The mood here was tense but constructive.
Thank you. The mood here was tense but constructive.
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