Champions'
Colors
It comes down to two: Spain vs. Argentina, Sunday at MetLife. Here are both finalists' palettes — pick a side and paint it.
The 2026 World Cup is down to its last 90 minutes: Spain vs. Argentina, Sunday, July 19 at MetLife Stadium (3 p.m. ET). Spain shut down France to get here; defending champion Argentina booked a second straight final.
It's the perfect 'pick your side' week — flag tips, team-color accents, and full champion sets. Both palettes below are built from shades you stock across OPI, Gelish, and Cre8tion. Scroll to the bottom for a quick final-weekend prep checklist so Sunday's rush doesn't catch you short.
Spain 🇪🇸 — Red & Gold
Spain's is the power palette: a wall of red with a gold accent. Go full-red with one gilded nail, or a red-and-gold ombré for the statement client.
A rich chianti red — pure La Roja, and one of OPI's all-time top sellers.
Shop Waitress Red
A brighter, poppier red if your client wants a full-hand statement — gel, lacquer, or dip.
Shop Red Alert
Mirror-gold chrome for the accent nail — the gilded finish that makes the red pop.
Shop Gold ChromeArgentina 🇦🇷 — Sky, White & Gold
The defending champions bring the softest set of the tournament: sky blue and white with a golden Sun of May accent. It's the most wearable everyday look here — flag today, pretty pastel tomorrow.
Soft baby-blue celeste of the Albiceleste — in stock, and a genuine top seller long after the final whistle.
Shop It's a Boy!
The clean white for Argentina's center band — and the most-requested white on the wall all year.
Shop Alpine Snow
Warm rose-gold chrome for the Sun of May accent nail — one shimmering finger does all the work.
Shop Rose GoldFinal-Weekend Prep Checklist
- ✓Stock both palettes now. Red + gold (Spain) and sky-blue + white + gold (Argentina) — you don't know who your clients are rooting for, so carry both.
- ✓Restock the essentials. White (Alpine Snow), base & top coat, and a thin liner brush for clean flag lines and stripes.
- ✓Set a 'pick your side' swatch card. Two mini palettes at the desk lets walk-ins choose in seconds and upsells the accent nail.
- ✓Book the Sunday-morning rush. Offer 'watch-party ready' slots before the 3 p.m. ET kickoff — and keep a quick 20-minute accent option open.
- ✓Line up a 'Champions' Colors' special. Winner's set 10% off the week after — post it Saturday so it's ready to flip Sunday night.
- ✓Have a neutral fallback. A clean Alpine Snow French with one team-color accent suits clients who want subtle, not full flag.