FIFA, the governing body of world football, has released the schedule for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, featuring a total of 104 matches with 48 teams competing across 16 cities in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
The final match will take place at the iconic MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Sunday, July 16, 2026.
MetLife Stadium, known for hosting NFL teams the New York Giants and New York Jets, will make history by staging the pinnacle fixture of the World Cup. FIFA announced this decision on their official website, stating, “The iconic New York/New Jersey venue was awarded the honor of hosting the showpiece fixture, which will bring the curtain down on the most inclusive FIFA tournament ever.”
Opened 14 years ago
Opened 14 years ago, MetLife Stadium previously hosted the final of the 2016 Copa America Centenario when Chile triumphed over Argentina in a penalty shootout. The stadium has also been graced by renowned musical performers such as Bruce Springsteen,
