East Rutherford, New Jersey to host 2026 FIFA World Cup final
The 2026 FIFA World Cup final will be played at MetLife Stadium on July 19 in East Rutherford, N.J., FIFA announced Sunday.
The New York/New Jersey area was competing with AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, for the opportunity to stage the historic final.
The US, Mexico and Canada are co-hosting the World Cup, which will expand from 32 participants to 48 for the first time and feature 104 total matches. FIFA president Gianni Infantino said the Dallas area will host the most matches (nine).
AT&T Stadium and Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium will host the semifinal matches, and Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium will host the bronze medal match.
While qualifying is underway, the three host nations are guaranteed entry. — Reuters