The province of Málaga is preparing for the World Cup 2026 final between Spain and Argentina on Sunday at 21:00. The municipalities have installed giant screens in various locations, and the procession of the Virgen del Carmen de Huelin has been moved to the morning for safety reasons.
This Sunday, the province of Málaga will experience a historic day with the World Cup 2026 final between Spain and Argentina. The match, which will kick off at nine in the evening, has triggered an unprecedented mobilization in the municipalities of Málaga, which have exhausted the available giant screens in the region. Even the traditional procession of the Virgen del Carmen de Huelin, in the capital, has been moved to the morning to avoid overlaps and ensure safety.
Giant Screens Across the Province
The City Council of Málaga capital has installed giant screens at four strategic locations: Huelin Park, the Padre Ciganda square in El Palo, the municipal booth at the Campanillas fair, and the fairgrounds of Colonia Santa Inés. All these locations will broadcast the match live, with expected capacities that are anticipated to fill up hours in advance.
In the Costa del Sol, municipalities such as Torremolinos, Rincón de la Victoria, and Vélez-Málaga have also set up screens in their main squares and fairgrounds. In Torremolinos, the La Carihuela neighbourhood has adapted its festivities in honour of the Virgen del Carmen to project the match. In Rincón de la Victoria, the screen will be located in the urban centre, while in Vélez-Málaga, it has been installed in Benajarafe.
The demand for screens has been so high that suppliers have been overwhelmed. According to sources in the sector, up to five times more could have been installed if sufficient materials had been available. Many business owners claim that the province has fallen short in the face of World Cup fever.
The Huelin Procession Moved to Nine in the Morning
The brotherhood of the Virgen del Carmen de Huelin has made an unprecedented decision: to move its maritime-terrestrial procession to nine in the morning, instead of the usual six-thirty in the evening. The reason, as explained on social media, is "for safety, responsibility, and organization reasons."
This change will allow the procession to coincide with other maritime celebrations in the capital, but above all, it will prevent it from overlapping with the World Cup final. The brotherhood members have been called to an unprecedented hour, shortly after dawn, and the itinerary remains the same. The measure has been well received by the locals, who will be able to enjoy both events without complications.
In Huelin Park, where the Carmen fair is held, the giant screen will be installed in the area of the Lighthouse. There, after the morning procession, attendees will be able to enjoy music and international cuisine throughout Saturday, and on Sunday night, watch the match. The fair will continue late into the night, with the match as the main attraction.
Private Venues and Nightclubs Join the Celebration
In addition to public screens, private venues such as Starlite, Marbella Livefest, and Málaga Forum have adapted their schedules to accommodate fans. These spaces, with capacities for over 3,000 people, will show the match on giant screens, with catering services and a festive atmosphere. Even nightclubs in the province have announced that they will open their doors for the occasion, with tickets already selling out.
The World Cup fever has reached every corner of Málaga. The residents of the capital and the Costa del Sol have multiple options to watch the final, from municipal screens to private venues. It is recommended to arrive early, as large crowds are expected. On Sunday, Málaga will be a celebration, and football will be the star.
For those who prefer to watch the match at home, local and national televisions will provide live coverage. But, as experts say, "watching a final like this on a big screen, with people, is priceless." And in Málaga, this Sunday, there will be many options to do just that.
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