FIFA World Cup 2026 Matches in New Jersey MetLife Stadium Schedule, Dates, Kick off time
New York New Jersey Stadium (temporarily renamed from MetLife Stadium for FIFA branding during the tournament) are part of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ schedule. Located in East Rutherford, New Jersey (at the Meadowlands Sports Complex, about 10 miles west of New York City; home to the NFL's New York Giants and Jets; capacity ~82,500 for soccer), this iconic venue will host a record 8 matches—the most of any host stadium—including five group-stage games, one Round of 32, one Round of 16, and the Final on July 19, 2026.
MetLife Stadium, with its massive scale, modern amenities, and proximity to the NYC metro area, is set to deliver an unparalleled atmosphere—especially for the championship match crowning the 48-team tournament's winner.
New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium), East Rutherford – FIFA World Cup 2026 Match Schedule
(All times in ET as listed; the stadium is in the Eastern Time zone,
Brazil vs Morocco (Group C)
France vs Senegal (Group I)
Tuesday, June 16, 2026 – 3:00 p.m. ET:
Norway vs Senegal (Group I)
Monday, June 22, 2026 – 8:00 p.m. ET:
Ecuador vs Germany (Group E)
Thursday, June 25, 2026 – 4:00 p.m. ET:
Panama vs England (Group L)
Saturday, June 27, 2026 – 5:00 p.m. ET:
Group I Winner vs Group C/D/F/G/H Third Place (Round of 32)
Tuesday, June 30, 2026 – 5:00 p.m. ET:
TBD vs TBD (Round of 16)
TBD vs TBD (Final)
Sunday, July 19, 2026 – 3:00 p.m. ET:
The pinnacle: The 2026 World Cup Final, deciding the world champion in front of a global audience—historic for the NYC/NJ region!
This lineup packs star power (Brazil, France, Germany, England) and knockout intensity, with no USA or Canada matches here (USA in Seattle/LA; Canada in Toronto/Vancouver).
The Final at this venue caps the biggest-ever World Cup.
For tickets (sales through FIFA's official portal, with resale on platforms like SeatGeek), hospitality packages, fan festivals (likely at the Meadowlands complex or NYC activations), travel info (easy access via NJ Transit, buses, or Newark airport), or live updates/leaderboards during the tournament, check:fifa.com/worldcup
nynjfwc26.com (New York New Jersey host city site)
metlifestadium.com (venue updates)
The Tri-State area is gearing up for the biggest show in sports—MetLife Stadium will be the center of the world on July 19! If you need details on other venues, group previews, or ticket strategies, let me know.
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