Which stadium is scheduled to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup final?

The stadium scheduled to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup final is MetLife Stadium. FIFA selected the venue on February 4, 2024, after considering several major American stadiums, including AT&T Stadium and SoFi Stadium.

MetLife Stadium is in East Rutherford, New Jersey, at the Meadowlands Sports Complex, roughly 10 miles west of New York City. It opened in 2010 and is the home stadium of the NFL’s New York Giants and New York Jets. Its listed capacity is about 82,500 seats.

The venue has hosted major football and soccer events before, including Super Bowl XLVIII in 2014, the 2016 Copa América Centenario final, and the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup final. It is scheduled to host seven other World Cup matches besides the final, which is set for July 19, 2026.

A common mix-up is the stadium’s tournament name. Because FIFA restricts corporate sponsorship in official venue branding, MetLife Stadium is expected to be called “New York New Jersey Stadium” during the World Cup. The official stadium, however, remains MetLife Stadium.