The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to be a historic event, co-hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States. Sixteen cities across these three nations will welcome teams and fans from around the globe. A significant portion of the action will unfold in the New York/New Jersey area, with all matches being held at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. During the tournament, in accordance with FIFA regulations, the stadium will be referred to as New York New Jersey Stadium.
MetLife Stadium will host a total of eight matches, including five group stage matches, one Round of 32 match, one Round of 16 match, and the grand final.
Here's a breakdown of the schedule:
- June 13: Brazil vs. Morocco at 6 p.m. ET
- June 16: France vs. Senegal at 3 p.m. ET
- June 22: Norway vs. Senegal at 8 p.m. ET
- June 25: Ecuador vs. Germany at 4 p.m. ET
- June 27: Panama vs. England at 5 p.m. ET
- June 30: Round of 32 (Time to be determined)
- July 5: Round of 16 (Time to be determined)
- July 19: Final (Time to be determined)
The World Cup final will kick off at 3 p.m. local time.
FIFA has stated that factors such as recovery time for players, climate considerations, and travel distances were all taken into account when determining the specific locations and kick-off times for each match. Concerns about extreme heat, which have affected previous Club World Cup games, also played a role in the scheduling decisions.
The complete match schedule for the 2026 World Cup, including dates, times and venues, has been confirmed.
For fans planning to attend matches at MetLife Stadium, transportation information will be released soon. A variety of public transportation options will be available, including the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, NJ Transit, NY Waterway, and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.
The New York/New Jersey area is part of the Eastern Region, which also includes Philadelphia, Boston, Toronto, Miami, and Atlanta.
The draw for the 48 teams competing in the 2026 World Cup took place on Friday, December 5. Team USA will compete in Group D, alongside Paraguay, Australia, and the winner of European Playoff C (which includes Turkey, Romania, Slovakia, and Kosovo).
