World Cup 2026 Host City · USA
East Rutherford (New York metro)
Hosts the July 19 final at the largest of the 16 World Cup 2026 venues
- Matches
- 8
- Capacity
- 83K
- Indoor
- No
- Country
- USA
Travel essentials
Metro population
20.1 million (NYC metro)
Climate (June 2026)
Warm, humid East Coast summer — 22-30°C, occasional thunderstorms
Airports
Newark (EWR) · JFK · LaGuardia (LGA)
Stadium surface
Artificial turf converted to grass for the tournament (FIFA requirement)
How to get to MetLife Stadium
NJ Transit Meadowlands rail from Penn Station / Secaucus, ~25 min match-day shuttles
Plan to arrive at least 90 minutes before kickoff for security and ticket scanning. Match-day road closures and shuttle routes are typically published 2–3 weeks before each game by FIFA and the local organising committee — check the official channels for the latest schedule.
Matches at MetLife Stadium
All World Cup 2026 fixtures hosted at this venue, listed in chronological order.
East Rutherford (New York metro) World Cup 2026 — deep-dive guides
Long-form articles on travel logistics, ticket strategy and matchday planning for MetLife Stadium:
Story
Brazil World Cup 2026 Squad: Neymar Returns, Rodrygo Out
Brazil's 26-man World Cup 2026 squad announced May 18. Neymar recalled after ACL absence. Rodrygo, Militão, Estêvão out injured. Group C schedule.
Story
France World Cup 2026 Squad: Mbappé Captain, Camavinga Out
France named their 26-man World Cup 2026 squad on May 14. Mbappé captains Deschamps' final tournament. Full list, Camavinga omission, Group I schedule.
Guide
NYC World Cup 2026: Fan Zones, Bars and Hotels Guide
New York/New Jersey World Cup 2026 city supply guide: MetLife Stadium, fan zones, Manhattan vs Brooklyn vs Queens vs Jersey side, airport transfers, bars
Guide
NYC World Cup 2026 Tickets: MetLife Final & Brazil-Morocco
Complete guide to World Cup 2026 tickets at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford: the July 19 final, Brazil vs Morocco on June 13, current FIFA ticket
Where to stay in East Rutherford (New York metro)
Top neighborhoods for travelling fans, balancing transit access to MetLife Stadium with dining, nightlife and walkability:
Midtown ManhattanHobokenJersey City NewportTimes Square
Food and drink East Rutherford (New York metro) is known for
NYC pizza by the sliceBagels in BrooklynHoboken steak houses
East Rutherford (New York metro) World Cup 2026 — FAQ
Which stadium hosts World Cup 2026 matches in East Rutherford (New York metro)?
MetLife Stadium (FIFA tournament name: New York New Jersey Stadium). Capacity 82,500, open-air.
How many matches does East Rutherford (New York metro) host at the 2026 World Cup?
8 matches across 4 stages. Hosts the World Cup final on July 19, 2026.
How do I get to MetLife Stadium on match day?
NJ Transit Meadowlands rail from Penn Station / Secaucus, ~25 min match-day shuttles
What is the weather like in East Rutherford (New York metro) in June 2026?
Warm, humid East Coast summer — 22-30°C, occasional thunderstorms
Which airports serve East Rutherford (New York metro) for World Cup 2026 visitors?
Newark (EWR) · JFK · LaGuardia (LGA)
Where should fans stay in East Rutherford (New York metro)?
Midtown Manhattan, Hoboken, Jersey City Newport are the top neighborhoods for travelling fans, balancing transit access to the stadium with dining, nightlife and walkability.
What food is East Rutherford (New York metro) known for?
NYC pizza by the slice · Bagels in Brooklyn · Hoboken steak houses
Other USA host cities
Inglewood (Los Angeles)
SoFi Stadium · 70K
Arlington (Dallas-Fort Worth)
AT&T Stadium · 80K
Santa Clara (San Francisco Bay Area)
Levi's Stadium · 69K
Miami Gardens
Hard Rock Stadium · 65K
Atlanta
Mercedes-Benz Stadium · 71K
Houston
NRG Stadium · 72K
Foxborough (Boston)
Gillette Stadium · 65K
Philadelphia
Lincoln Financial Field · 68K
Kansas City
Arrowhead Stadium · 77K
Seattle
Lumen Field · 69K