The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be remarkable as it is the first time this celebrated tournament will be jointly hosted by three nations: Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
World Cup
The inaugural match of this World Cup is scheduled for June 11 at the famed Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.
Final Match Venue
The final match of the 2026 World Cup is set to occur at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Opened in 2010, this stadium is the home field for both the New York Giants and New York Jets.
Date of the Final
Mark your calendars: the World Cup final will be on Saturday, July 19 at 3 p.m. ET.
Competing Teams
As of now, the teams participating in the final aren’t known, since the competition’s format includes multiple initial rounds. The final will feature the victors from the semifinals.
MetLife Stadium Information
Spanning 2.1 million square feet, MetLife Stadium can accommodate 82,500 spectators for football and soccer events.
Previous Soccer Finals at MetLife
This stadium previously hosted the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup final where Chelsea triumphed over Paris Saint-Germain. Additionally, it was the venue for the 2016 Copa América Centenario final, in which Chile claimed victory over Argentina on penalties.
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