The 2026 World Cup is fast approaching, and we’re taking a look at every stadium set to host fixtures at the showpiece event. Read on below for all you need to know about MetLife Stadium in New York/New Jersey.
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2026 World Cup games at MetLife Stadium
MetLife Stadium will host eight games at the 2026 World Cup, including the final on 19th July. Five of the games come in the group stage, with two in Group I. Its opening game comes in Group C on 13th June, with Brazil taking on Morocco in a hotly anticipated clash. MetLife Stadium will host matches in the final rounds for Group E and Group L — the latter seeing England take on Panama.
The first knockout game at MetLife Stadium will be in the round of 32, hosting the match for Group I’s winners against a third-placed side. It will also host a last-16 game before the 2026 World Cup final.
All dates based on UK time (GMT +1)
| Date | Fixture | Group/Stage |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday 13th June (11pm) | Brazil vs Morocco | Group C |
| Tuesday 16th June (8pm) | France vs Senegal | Group I |
| Tuesday 23rd June (1am) | Norway vs Senegal | Group I |
| Thursday 25th June (9pm) | Ecuador vs Germany | Group E |
| Saturday 27th June (9pm) | Panama vs England | Group L |
| Tuesday 30th June (10pm) | TBC vs TBC | Round of 32 |
| Sunday 5th July (9pm) | TBC vs TBC | Last 16 |
| Sunday 19th July (8pm) | TBC vs TBC | Final |
MetLife Stadium: Key Facts
- Location: East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA
- Opened: 2010
- Capacity: 82,500
- Current tenants: New York Giants (NFL), New York Jets (NFL)
- Official name for 2026 World Cup: New York/New Jersey Stadium
MetLife Stadium: History
Despite its location — and World Cup name — ordering it as New York/New Jersey, MetLife Stadium is in the latter state. It’s known as such because it is in the New York metropolitan area, which covers areas in the states of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. The stadium is the home of New York’s two NFL teams in the Giants and the Jets, and has hosted the Super Bowl in 2014.
As a football venue, MetLife Stadium has hosted a number of tournament matches, including the Concacaf Gold Cup and Copa America. It has also been known to host friendlies. But arguably the biggest tournament so far was the 2025 Club World Cup, with MetLife Stadium hosting nine games to prepare for the World Cup. This includes the Club World Cup final.
Other events at MetLife Stadium include two WrestleManias and a host of concerts, including Taylor Swift, Eminem, Metallica, Beyonce and Oasis.