New York/New Jersey, host of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final
On Sunday, July 19, 2026, the iconic New York/New Jersey stadium will host the most important match of the FIFA World Cup.
The New York/New Jersey stadium has been confirmed as the host for the final of the FIFA World Cup 2026™, on Sunday, July 19, 2026.
The complete match schedule for the most important FIFA World Cup in history has been unveiled, setting the stage for the 104-match tournament featuring 48 teams spread across 16 venues in three countries: Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
The iconic New York/New Jersey venue has been honored with hosting the grand finale, which will close the curtain on the most inclusive FIFA tournament in history.
Stadium Details
- Name: New York/New Jersey Stadium
- Location: East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA
- Capacity: 82,500 seats
- Inauguration: 2010
Although this stadium has been more accustomed to hosting NFL superstars over the years, the best that soccer has to offer will take center stage in 2026, when a different sport will be the protagonist.
This multipurpose stadium, inaugurated in 2010, currently hosts the New York Giants and the New York Jets of the NFL, as well as the New York Guardians of the XFL, and was the venue for the final of the 2016 Copa América Centenario, where Chile defeated Argentina and Lionel Messi in a penalty shootout.
Numerous top-tier artists have performed at the New York/New Jersey Stadium, including Bruce Springsteen, Beyonce, Ed Sheeran, and Taylor Swift.
2026 World Cup Schedule
Group Stage
- Saturday, June 13, 2026: Match 7 – New York/New Jersey Stadium
- Thursday, June 16, 2026: Match 17 – New York/New Jersey Stadium
- Monday, June 22, 2026: Match 41 – New York/New Jersey Stadium
- Thursday, June 25, 2026: Match 56 – New York/New Jersey Stadium
- Saturday, June 27, 2026: Match 67 – New York/New Jersey Stadium
Round of 32
- Tuesday, June 30, 2026: Match 77 – New York/New Jersey Stadium
Round of 16
- Sunday, July 5, 2026: Match 91 – New York/New Jersey Stadium
Final
- Sunday, July 19, 2026: Match 104 – New York/New Jersey Stadium
Did You Know?
- Among the most famous natives of New York are Jay-Z and Bruce Springsteen.
- The iconic Monopoly board is largely based on the streets and places of Atlantic City, New Jersey.
- The New York Yankees have won 27 World Series, more than double any other MLB team.
- Tim Howard, a USMNT legend born in New Jersey, made 16 saves against Belgium in Brazil 2014, a World Cup record.
- The famous “leave the gun, take the cannoli” scene from The Godfather was filmed in Jersey City.
Learn More About New York/New Jersey
New York/New Jersey is home to three professional soccer teams: NYCFC, the New York Red Bulls, and Gotham FC, and has a huge youth soccer base that will only grow in size and quality of play as interest in these teams increases.
Soccer in the region has always attracted large crowds. Highlights include Pelé and the Cosmos in the 1970s, the 1994 FIFA World Cup USA™ (seven matches, including quarterfinals and semifinals), the 1999 FIFA Women’s World Cup™ (opening ceremonies and US team’s opening round match), the 2009 Concacaf Gold Cup final, and the 2016 Copa América Centenario final, which drew a record crowd of 82,026 spectators.
New York is also home to the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, and MLS leagues. Besides major soccer events, the metropolitan area also hosts high-profile sports events like the New York Marathon, the US Open tennis tournament, and has been the site of the 2008 MLB All-Star Game and the 2014 Super Bowl.