New York / New Jersey, New Jersey is one of the 11 US host cities for the FIFA World Cup 2026, with all matches played at MetLife Stadium. The venue will host 8 matches, including the FINAL on July 19, 2026.
- Stadium
- MetLife Stadium
- Capacity
- 82,500 seats
- State
- New Jersey (NJ)
- NFL tenant
- NY Giants / NY Jets
- Matches
- 8 (includes knockout round)
About MetLife Stadium
Hosts the FINAL on July 19, 2026. Located in East Rutherford, NJ, across the Hudson from Manhattan.
This venue hosts the World Cup Final on July 19, 2026. MetLife is the only US venue dedicated to a confirmed Final slot, making it the most coveted ticket of the tournament.
Getting to New York / New Jersey
- Airports: Newark (EWR, closest to MetLife), JFK, LaGuardia (LGA).
- Public transit: NJ Transit train from NYC Penn Station direct to Meadowlands station (15 min).
- Walking distance from MetLife: Limited, most fans will base themselves in NYC (Manhattan).
What to know about New Jersey
New Jersey has the USPS abbreviation NJ (note: MetLife Stadium is in New Jersey, not New York, even though it's called the New York / New Jersey host venue). Learn more about New Jersey on our state page.
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How many matches will New York / New Jersey host?
New York / New Jersey hosts 8 matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, all at MetLife Stadium.
What stadium will New York / New Jersey use?
MetLife Stadium, the home of the NY Giants / NY Jets (NFL). Capacity: 82,500.
What state is New York / New Jersey in?
New York / New Jersey is in New Jersey (USPS code: NJ).
Is the World Cup Final in New York?
Sort of. The Final is at MetLife Stadium, which is in East Rutherford, New Jersey, across the Hudson River from Manhattan. Officially it's the "New York / New Jersey" host venue.