The Mantes-la-Jolie fan zone, in the Yvelines (78), is staging its final act—and this one promises to be a blockbuster. The city is reinstalling its giant screen at the Jean-Paul-David stadium, at the entrance to the Val-Fourré district, to broadcast Argentina v. Spain—the 2026 World Cup final—this Sunday, July 19, 2026.
Access remains free and free of charge, in a festive atmosphere that has been honed since the start of the World Cup.
Head to Jean-Paul-David Stadium on Albert Camus Avenue, which has once again been transformed into an open-air fan zone. Gates open at 8 p.m. and kickoff is at 9 p.m., French time.
Having this extra hour isn’t a luxury. The venue is capped at 2,000 people and entry closes as soon as the limit is reached. That means the latecomers will be left waiting in the parking lot.
The setup sticks with the formula that's been working since the group-stage matches:
The city has laid out its plans on the Mantes-la-Jolie site and on its official Facebook page. We recommend arriving early and bringing water, as the evening in the Seine Valley is forecast to be mild.
The Blues bowed out on Saturday in the third‑place clash with England. The final will be played without them, but the showdown still promises to be mouthwatering.
Argentina, defending champions since 2022, takes on Spain, the reigning European champions. Two styles, two schools of play, and one trophy at stake. To refresh your memory on how the two teams have fared ahead of kickoff, our recap of results, scores and dates of all the matches covers everything since June 11.
Those following the match on the road will find streaming options in our article Espagne-Argentine en streaming. And to pass the time, the programme musical du spectacle de la mi-temps is worth checking out too.
Yes—entry is free, open to everyone, and no reservation is needed, space permitting. A straightforward setup that stands out from the wristband or registration schemes seen elsewhere in the department.
The stadium is only a few minutes from the city centre and the Notre-Dame Collegiate Church, making it easy to combine a late-afternoon stroll with an evening of football.
It's the kind of event we recommend to families, groups of friends, and anyone who prefers riding the roar of tens of thousands than lounging on a couch. The absence of the Blues changes the mood, but it doesn't extinguish it: a World Cup final is still a World Cup final.
A quick caution: capacity fills up quickly on big-match evenings, and late arrivals risk being turned away at the door. In the same vein, the fanzone guinguette du Mesnil-Saint-Denis (78) is also open to the public. Check out our guide to fan zones in Paris for the Spain-Argentina final.
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Dates and Opening Time
On July 19, 2026
Starts at 08:00 p.m.
Location
Jean-Paul David Stadium
Avenue Albert Camus
78200 Mantes la Jolie
Route planner
Prices
Free
Official website
www.manteslajolie.fr
