World Cup final: Spain 0-0 Argentina, New York-New Jersey Stadium, 8pm Irish time1 minute agoWorld Cup final preview with Ken Early in New York Listen | 48:0826 minutes agoJust other two hour before kick-off, there is still time to hear Ken Early in conversation with Paul Howard on the America 2026 podcast.The Irish Times view on the World Cup: “Despite the crass commercialisation, and political meddling, the finals retain the sense of magic that makes football the world’s most popular sport.”42 minutes agoSpain's Lamine Yamal and Argentina's Lionel Messi. Photograph: Charly Triballeau and Roberto Schmidt/AFP via Getty Welcome to the Irish Times World Cup final blog. Soccer correspondent Gavin Cummiskey will be updating on all happenings at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey as Spain seek to dethrone Argentina.