🇺🇸 USA · East Rutherford / NYC

New York / New Jersey

Hosts the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final on July 19, 2026 — the marquee venue of the tournament.

82,500 · seats · MetLife Stadium
9 · Matches at this venue
JFK · airport
  • 20.1 M (metro)Population
  • USD 180–320 mid-rangeBudget
  • 21–28 °C · humid afternoonsWeather
  • 9Matches at this venue
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World Cup atmosphere

New York / New Jersey transforms into a continent-wide stadium during the FIFA World Cup 2026. Fan zones spring up across the city: Liberty State Park · Times Square screens · Bryant Park live sites. Public viewings, supporter parades and unofficial street parties run from morning through to last-call across 4 core neighbourhoods.

Recommended neighborhoods

  • Lower East Side
  • Brooklyn (Williamsburg)
  • Jersey City Newport
  • Hoboken

Stadium

MetLife Stadium · 82,500 seats — Stadium guide →

Matches at this venue

Group stage · Jun 11
Mexico vs Group A · #2
Group stage · Jun 14
Group C · #1 vs Group C · #4
Group stage · Jun 17
Group F · #1 vs Group F · #3
Group stage · Jun 20
Group I · #1 vs Group I · #2
Group stage · Jun 23
Group K · #1 vs Group K · #4
Round of 32 · Jun 29
R32 5A vs R32 5B
Round of 16 · Jul 3
R16 1A vs R16 1B
Semi-finals · Jul 12
SF 2A vs SF 2B
Final · Jul 19
SF1 W vs SF2 W

Hotels nearby

Best base zones: Lower East Side, Brooklyn (Williamsburg), Jersey City Newport. Match-day hotels around East Rutherford / NYC fill 6+ months out — book early.

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Food & activities

  • Katz's Deli pastrami
  • Joe's Pizza Carmine
  • Xi'an Famous Foods
  • Levain Bakery cookies

Activities

Hidden gems:

  • Smorgasburg food market
  • The Vessel + Edge observation deck
  • Greenwood Cemetery walks

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Safety & transport

Safety & transport: Generally very safe in tourist zones; standard big-city awareness on subways at night.

Transport & access: NYC Subway 24/7 (OMNY tap-to-pay); PATH connects to NJ; NJ Transit to MetLife.

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FAQ

FAQ

What stadium hosts World Cup 2026 matches in New York / New Jersey?

MetLife Stadium (82,500 seats) hosts the FIFA World Cup 2026 matches in New York / New Jersey.

Which neighborhood should I stay in?

Top picks: Lower East Side, Brooklyn (Williamsburg), Jersey City Newport, Hoboken.

What is the budget per day?

USD 180–320 mid-range

How safe is New York / New Jersey?

Generally very safe in tourist zones; standard big-city awareness on subways at night.

What is the public transit like?

NYC Subway 24/7 (OMNY tap-to-pay); PATH connects to NJ; NJ Transit to MetLife.

What is the airport code?

JFK · LGA · EWR

What's a good day trip from New York / New Jersey?

Storm King sculpture park or Cold Spring Hudson Valley.

What's the weather during the tournament?

21–28 °C · humid afternoons

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