The FIFA World 2026 is being hosted in the New York New Jersey region, and Mayor Eric Adams expects more than 1 million tourists to arrive in the region. The final and seven other matches throughout the tournament will take place at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
“The FIFA World Cup 26 Final will be a generation-defining moment for New York New Jersey, and there’s no better place to host the world’s biggest game than the world’s biggest stage,” said New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
“New York New Jersey is ready for North America to be the center of the soccer world, and the history we’ll be making in 2026 will create lifetime memories for fans, provide new opportunities for our communities, infuse billions into our economy, and help shape our region and propel it forward for decades to come.”
The tournament will be held for a 39-day duration, and the opening match will take place on June 11, 2026 and it will culminate on July 19, 2026. MetLife Stadium will host a total of eight matches.
“As an advocate for this region, and a lifelong soccer fan, I am thrilled that FIFA chose to place their trust in New York New Jersey to host the historic FIFA World Cup 26 Final,” said New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy.
“This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for our entire region; hosting the Final provides NYNJ an unparalleled platform to brilliantly showcase what we stand for — diversity, equality, access, and inclusion.”
The final is projected to stimulate the economy $2 billion in the NYNJ region and create 14,000 jobs.
