2026 FIFA World Cup in New York / New Jersey: Matches, Tickets & How to Watch
MetLife Stadium hosts eight matches — the most knockout prestige of any venue, capped by the World Cup Final on July 19. The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs June 11 – July 19, 2026, co-hosted by United States, Canada & Mexico — 48 teams, 104 matches. Local matches are played at MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford, New Jersey, capacity 82,500), branded the “New York New Jersey Stadium” for the tournament.
Matches at MetLife Stadium
| Date | Round | Match | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 13 | Group C | Brazil vs. Morocco | 6:00 PM ET |
| Jun 16 | Group I | France vs. Senegal | 3:00 PM ET |
| Jun 22 | Group I | Norway vs. Senegal | 8:00 PM ET |
| Jun 25 | Group E | Ecuador vs. Germany | 4:00 PM ET |
| Jun 27 | Group L | Panama vs. England | 5:00 PM ET |
| Jun 30 | Round of 32 | Teams set after group stage | 5:00 PM ET |
| Jul 5 | Round of 16 | Teams set after group stage | 4:00 PM ET |
| Jul 19 | Final | FIFA World Cup Final | 3:00 PM ET |
Following the USMNT
As co-hosts, the United States qualified automatically and headline Group D alongside Paraguay, Australia and Turkey. Mauricio Pochettino's side — led by Christian Pulisic and the group's highest-ranked team at No. 16 in the world — opens on home soil June 12, aiming to better its Round-of-16 exit from 2022 in the first 48-team World Cup.
| Date | Match | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Jun 12 | USA vs. Paraguay | Los Angeles Stadium (SoFi) | 9:00 PM ET |
| Fri, Jun 19 | USA vs. Australia | Seattle Stadium (Lumen Field) | 3:00 PM ET |
| Thu, Jun 25 | USA vs. Turkey | Los Angeles Stadium (SoFi) | 10:00 PM ET |
Knockout path: finish first in Group D and the U.S. plays its Round of 32 match on July 1; finish second and it's July 3 at Dallas Stadium against the Group G runner-up.
Where to watch: every U.S. match airs in English on FOX or FS1 and in Spanish on Telemundo or Universo, and streams via the FOX Sports app and live-TV services (more options below).
How to Watch
Every match airs in English on FOX and FS1 and in Spanish on Telemundo and Universo. FOX carries the marquee fixtures including the final, while group-stage matches are split across FOX, FS1, Telemundo, and Universo. Most are also streamable through those networks' apps and live-TV services.
Tickets
Official tickets are sold through FIFA.com/tickets. For sold-out matches, verified resale inventory is available on SeatGeek.
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MetLife Stadium sits in the Meadowlands Sports Complex in East Rutherford, NJ. From Manhattan, take NJ Transit rail from Penn Station to Secaucus Junction, then the Meadowlands rail line directly to the stadium on match days. Driving and rideshare access is heavily restricted during the tournament — rail is strongly recommended.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many World Cup matches are at MetLife Stadium?
MetLife Stadium hosts 8 matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, from June 13 to July 19, 2026.
How can I watch the 2026 World Cup in New York / New Jersey?
Every match airs in English on FOX and FS1 and in Spanish on Telemundo and Universo. The games also stream through those networks' live-TV and app services.
How do I get tickets for the World Cup at MetLife Stadium?
Official tickets are sold through FIFA at FIFA.com/tickets. For sold-out matches, verified resale inventory is available on the secondary market.
How do I get to MetLife Stadium for the World Cup?
MetLife Stadium sits in the Meadowlands Sports Complex in East Rutherford, NJ. From Manhattan, take NJ Transit rail from Penn Station to Secaucus Junction, then the Meadowlands rail line directly to the stadium on match days. Driving and rideshare access is heavily restricted during the tournament — rail is strongly recommended.
Where is the 2026 World Cup final?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup final is at MetLife Stadium on July 19, 2026.