MetLife Stadium is scheduled to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup final during America’s 250th anniversary year.
MetLife Stadium is in East Rutherford, New Jersey, near New York City. It is the home venue of the National Football League’s New York Giants and New York Jets. The stadium was selected as the venue for the tournament’s championship match.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is being co-hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States. It is the first World Cup staged across three countries and the first expanded tournament featuring 48 teams. Most matches are scheduled in the United States, with additional venues in Canada and Mexico.
The World Cup final is not itself an America250 event, but its timing makes it a major international event during the anniversary year. The connection gives visitors another prominent reason to travel to the United States in 2026.