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Updated · Bolavip US · Jun 8
New York Stadium Lands 2026 World Cup Final, Set to Host 8 Matches
Updated
Updated · Bolavip US · Jun 8

New York Stadium Lands 2026 World Cup Final, Set to Host 8 Matches

3 articles · Updated · Bolavip US · Jun 8

Summary

  • Eight 2026 World Cup matches will be played at New York-New Jersey Stadium, capped by the July 19 final — the tournament’s biggest game.
  • The venue’s slate includes five group-stage matches, a round-of-32 game on June 30 and a round-of-16 match on July 5; only Dallas will host more total games, with nine.
  • Brazil vs. Morocco, France vs. Senegal and Ecuador vs. Germany are among the headline group-stage fixtures assigned to the stadium.
  • The final gives the New York area a prize it missed in 1994, when the World Cup decider went to Pasadena despite the region hosting matches.
  • MetLife Stadium, opened in 2010, has recently staged major soccer events including the 2016 Copa America final and the 2025 Club World Cup final.

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