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FIFA
WORLD CUP FINAL
World Cup 2026 Final
MetLife Stadium
July 19, 2026. East Rutherford, New Jersey. 82,500 fans. The biggest match in world football — the culmination of the first 48-team World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico. One trophy. One champion.
📅 July 19, 2026
🏟️ MetLife Stadium
👥 82,500 Capacity
50 days until the World Cup 2026 Final
48
teams competing
82,500
MetLife capacity
3
host nations
The Final — Key Facts
The FIFA World Cup 2026 Final takes place on Sunday, July 19, 2026 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey — just outside New York City. Kickoff is at approximately 6:00pm ET (22:00 UTC). With a capacity of 82,500, MetLife Stadium is the largest venue in North America and a fitting stage for the world's greatest match.
July 19
Final date
18:00
Kickoff ET
NJ
New Jersey, USA
48
Teams in 2026
Key Storylines
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The Greatest Stage
MetLife Stadium — home of the New York Giants and New York Jets — becomes the largest venue ever to host a World Cup Final. 82,500 fans from every corner of the globe will witness history inside one of the most iconic stadiums in American sport.
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US, Canada & Mexico Host
For the first time ever, three nations share the honour of hosting the World Cup. The United States (11 venues), Canada (2 venues) and Mexico (3 venues) form the largest World Cup ever staged — a logistical and sporting landmark for North American football.
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48 Teams, One Trophy
The expanded 48-team format means more nations compete than ever before, with groups of three teams and more knockout rounds. Two finalists will have played up to seven matches to reach MetLife. The road to the Final is the longest — and toughest — in World Cup history.
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The Road to the Final
Group stage, Round of 32, Round of 16, Quarter-finals, Semi-finals. Only two teams survive the gauntlet of the most competitive World Cup ever assembled. From June 11 to July 19 — 39 days of football culminating at East Rutherford.
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Who Will Win?
Brazil, France, England, Spain, Argentina and Germany are perennial title contenders. The hosts USA carry enormous home support. The expanded format opens doors for dark horses — Morocco in 2022 reached the semis; a similar shock could define 2026.
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Legacy of a Lifetime
Lifting the World Cup at MetLife Stadium — in front of 82,500 fans, watched by over a billion people worldwide — would be the defining moment of any player's career. The 2026 Final will be remembered for generations. The next Maradona hand-of-God, the next Zidane headbutt, the next Ronaldo penalty drama.
World Cup 2026 Highlights
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All 16 Host Venues
New York/NJ ★ FINAL
MetLife Stadium
82,500 capacity
Los Angeles
SoFi Stadium
70,240 capacity
Dallas
AT&T Stadium
80,000 capacity
San Francisco
Levi's Stadium
68,500 capacity
Seattle
Lumen Field
69,000 capacity
Boston
Gillette Stadium
65,878 capacity
Miami
Hard Rock Stadium
64,767 capacity
Atlanta
Mercedes-Benz Stadium
71,000 capacity
Philadelphia
Lincoln Financial Field
69,776 capacity
Kansas City
Arrowhead Stadium
76,416 capacity
Vancouver
BC Place
54,500 capacity
Toronto
BMO Field
45,000 capacity
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