The stage is set. After weeks of unforgettable football, the World Cup 2026 is down to its final two matches. Before Spain and Argentina battle it out for football’s biggest prize, England and France will go head to head in the third place play-off.

The semi finals delivered plenty of drama. Spain booked their place in the final with a 2-0 win over France, while Argentina left it late in a thrilling 2-1 victory over England. Goals in the 85th and 92nd minutes completed a chaotic comeback, sending them into the finals and leaving England to face France for third place.

This year’s World Cup final promises to be a spectacular event both on and off the pitch, with a star-studded half time show featuring Shakira, Justin Bieber, Madonna and many more. There is also talks of an extended half time break compared to a regular match.

For fans in the UAE, timing is everything, especially with matches taking place across different time zones. We’ve rounded up the kick-off times for both the England vs France third place play-off and the Spain vs Argentina World Cup final in UAE time, so you won’t miss a moment.

So clear your schedule this weekend, stock up on those snacks and settle in for the last two games, as the World Cup comes to a close with two fixtures and one team set to lift football’s biggest prize.

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Saturday, July 18, 2026

France vs England
Kick off: 1am (UAE time on Sunday, July 19)

Sunday, July 19, 2026

Spain vs Argentina
Kick off: 11pm (UAE time)

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