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New York / New Jersey
United States · The Final lives here.
The New York / New Jersey region hosts the 2026 World Cup Final at MetLife Stadium. Expect the largest fan presence on Earth, with celebrations spilling across Manhattan, Hoboken, and Jersey City. Plan transit carefully — MetLife is in East Rutherford, NJ, a train-and-shuttle ride from the city.
LIVE 19,051 fans active 8 matches America/New_York (ET) USD
Stadium
MetLife Stadium
Cap. 82,500
Weather
24–32°C
Hot & humid
Language
English
Stadium area
East Rutherford, NJ
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Capacity
82,500
Neighborhood
East Rutherford, NJ
Matches
8
Hosts the FINAL on July 19. Reach via NJ Transit to Secaucus, then the Meadowlands rail shuttle.
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Brazil vs Morocco
Group Stage · 6:00 PM
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Schedule
Matches at MetLife Stadium
Sat,13Jun
Group Stage6:00 PM
Brazil vs Morocco
Brazil 
MoroccoTue,16Jun
Group Stage3:00 PM
France vs Senegal
France 
SenegalTue,23Jun
Group Stage8:00 PM
Norway vs Senegal
Norway Thu,25Jun
Group Stage4:00 PM
Ecuador vs Germany
Ecuador 
GermanySat,27Jun
Group Stage5:00 PM
Panama vs England
Panama 
EnglandTue,30Jun
Round of 323:00 PM
Winners Group I vs Third place
Sun,5Jul
Round of 163:00 PM
Winner R32 vs Winner R32
Sun,19Jul
FINAL3:00 PM
Winner SF vs Winner SF
Getting around
- NJ TransitTrain to Secaucus Junction, transfer to the Meadowlands shuttle on match days.
- PATHConnects Manhattan to Hoboken/Jersey City — fan-zone hubs.
- NYC Subway24/7 service across the five boroughs; use OMNY contactless tap.
- FerryNY Waterway across the Hudson for scenic, crowd-free crossings.
Fan zones
Liberty State Park FanFest30,000+
Jersey City
Skyline views, official festival grounds.
Times Square ViewingMassive
Manhattan
Iconic big-screen chaos in the heart of the city.
Safety tips
- •Subway runs 24/7 but stay in populated cars late at night.
- •Allow 90+ minutes to reach MetLife on match days — shuttles bottleneck fast.
- •Keep phones secured in crowds around Times Square and Penn Station.
Scam warnings
- •Ignore costumed characters demanding tips in Times Square.
- •Never buy match tickets from street resellers near Secaucus or Penn Station.
- •Use yellow cabs or in-app rides — avoid unmarked 'black cars' soliciting fares.
Nearby attractions
What to see in New York / New Jersey
Statue of LibertyCentral ParkTop of the RockBrooklyn BridgeThe High Line
