StarTimes to Host Watch Party for World Cup Final Between Argentina and Spain

StarTimes Nigeria will hold a public watch party in Lagos on Sunday as the 2026 FIFA World Cup wraps up. This event will take place at King Jaja Hall, University of Lagos (UNILAG), coinciding with the final match between Argentina and Spain.

The watch party will also feature the final draw of StarTimes’ subscriber promotion that started during the tournament. The World Cup final showcases two of the best teams after a tough knockout stage. This year’s World Cup, with 48 teams and hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, is the largest in FIFA's history, featuring 104 matches over six weeks.

This tournament has created many unforgettable moments. Fans have seen record-breaking performances from major football stars. For the first time, the semi-finals showcased the top-ranked teams, making this one of the most exciting World Cups ever.

StarTimes has been a key broadcaster for the tournament in Nigeria. They have shown every match live on their sports channels throughout the event.

Oke Umurhohwo, the Marketing Director of StarTimes Nigeria, spoke before the event. He mentioned that the watch party aims to bring football fans together to enjoy the final and reward subscribers who took part in StarTimes’ World Cup campaign.

“The FIFA World Cup has brought millions of Nigerians together over the past six weeks. We wanted to finish the tournament in a memorable way. This event is not just about watching the biggest match in football. It is also a chance to celebrate our subscribers. We will reward 22 lucky winners, including one person who will win the 10 million naira grand prize. We are dedicated to making premium football exciting and rewarding for our customers.”

Besides the live screening of the final, the event will also include the final draw for the “Watch the World Cup. Win ₦10 Million” promotion. Organisers say that 22 subscribers will win, with the top prize being ₦10 million.

The event is organised in collaboration with Meridianbet Nigeria and will include fan engagement activities before the match starts.

Despite Nigeria not qualifying for the World Cup for the second time, interest in the tournament remains high. Viewing centres and watch parties have attracted large crowds throughout the competition.

The final on Sunday is expected to gather many football fans who want to see who will be crowned the 2026 world champions. This tournament has also expanded the global popularity of football with the new 48-team format.