On what date is the 2026 FIFA World Cup final scheduled?
Answer
July 19, 2026
The 2026 FIFA World Cup final is scheduled for July 19, 2026.
The final will be played at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, near New York City. FIFA announced the final’s date in 2023 and selected the stadium as its venue in 2024. During the tournament, FIFA branding rules mean the venue may be referred to as New York New Jersey Stadium.
The 2026 World Cup is being co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States. It will be the first World Cup with 48 teams, expanded from the previous format of 32, and will use 16 host cities across the three countries. The tournament is scheduled to open on June 11 and conclude on July 19.
The date can be confused with the semifinal dates, which are scheduled for July 14 and July 15, or the third-place match on July 18. July 19 is specifically the championship final, the tournament’s closing match.