FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019: How to watch Spain vs. Argentina

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This is what the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup has been building up to.

On Sunday, Spain and Argentina will go head-to-head in the tournament's final to determine who will be crowned basketball champions of the world.

Here's everything you need to know ahead of the game.

Where is it being played?

At the Wukesong Sport Arena in Beijing, China.

What time does it start?

Tip-off for Spain vs. Argentina is scheduled for 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Sunday, Sept. 15.

Four hours prior at 4:00 a.m. ET, Australia will take on France for the bronze medal.

Which NBA players are playing?

There will be a number of familiar faces to NBA fans. 

Spain is led by Toronto Raptors centre Marc Gasol, Phoenix Suns guard Ricky Rubio, Charlotte Hornets centre Willy Hernangomez and Denver Nuggets forward Juancho Hernangomez. Spain also has a couple of former NBA players on its roster in Victor Claver and Rudy Fernandez.

Former Houston Rockets forward Luis Scola, meanwhile, has been Argentina's leading scorer in the tournament with an average of 19.3 points per game.

Scola is coming off of a monster 28-point, 13-rebound double-double against France in the semi-finals.

What is each team's record?

Spain and Argentina are both undefeated in the tournament with perfect 7-0 records.

In its run to the final, Argentina has taken down international powerhouses in France and Serbia.

Spain is coming off of a thrilling semi-finals against Australia that went into double overtime.

Which team is favored?

According to Caesars Casino, Spain is currently favored (-180).

How can you watch the final?

The game will be broadcasted on DAZN in Canada.

Viewers in the United States can watch the game on ESPN+.

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