Every World Cup 2026 Match at MetLife Stadium
MetLife Stadium is the centerpiece of the 2026 World Cup's New York presence. Officially called New York New Jersey Stadium during the tournament, it hosts eight matches spanning from the opening weekend of the group stage through the Final on July 19. No other venue in the tournament hosts more significant fixtures — this is effectively New York's World Cup.
Group Stage Matches
Group C · June 13 · 6:00 PM ET
🇧🇷 Brazil vs Morocco 🇲🇦
The most anticipated opening weekend match. Brazil's first game with Neymar back. Morocco's 2022 semifinalists looking to prove the run wasn't a fluke.
Group I · June 16 · 3:00 PM ET
🇫🇷 France vs Senegal 🇸🇳
The rematch of the 2022 Round of 16. France are tournament favorites; Senegal are Africa's double AFCON champions and a genuine threat. The atmosphere will be extraordinary.
Group I · June 22 · 8:00 PM ET
🇳🇴 Norway vs Senegal 🇸🇳
Haaland vs Mané. Norway's first World Cup since 1998 vs Senegal's double African champions. The crucial Group I match that determines who advances alongside France.
Group E · June 25 · 6:00 PM ET
🇩🇪 Germany vs Ecuador 🇪🇨
The group decider. Germany with Musiala and Wirtz vs Ecuador with Caicedo. Jackson Heights vs Yorkville. The decisive match that determines who leads Group E into the knockouts.
Group L · June 27 · 6:00 PM ET
🏴 England vs Panama 🇵🇦
England's final group match — Bellingham, Saka, Kane against Panama. The English expat community will fill MetLife. A potential 5-0 scoreline or a shock upset — World Cup football delivers both.
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Knockout Round Matches
Round of 32 · June 30
Teams TBD based on group results
The first knockout match at MetLife. Teams determined by group stage results. Single elimination — one loss and you're out. The stakes are immediately higher than anything in the group stage.
Round of 16 · July 5
Teams TBD
The last 16. By July 5 the tournament's narrative has fully formed — we know the upsets, the emerging teams, the players of the tournament. This match at MetLife will be one of the most significant sports events in New York in 2026.
World Cup Final · July 19 · 3:00 PM ET
🏆 The World Cup Final
The biggest sporting event in the world. MetLife Stadium (82,500 capacity). The entire planet watching. One of the two greatest national teams advances to lift the trophy in New York. The Shakira, Madonna, and BTS halftime show confirmed. July 19 is not a normal day in New York City.
Getting to Every MetLife Match
The logistics are the same for every MetLife match: NJ Transit from Penn Station to Secaucus Junction, then transfer to the Meadowlands match-day rail service. Round-trip approximately $98. Purchase tickets in advance — they sell out. Allow 60–90 minutes from Midtown Manhattan to your stadium seat.
The complete NJ Transit guide covers timing, platform information, what to expect at Secaucus, and how to navigate the return journey after the match.
MetLife Stadium Key Facts
- Official Name: New York New Jersey Stadium (during the World Cup)
- Location: East Rutherford, New Jersey — 10 miles from Midtown Manhattan
- Capacity: 82,500
- Surface: Grass (installed for the tournament)
- Bag Policy: Clear bags only, max 12"×6"×12"
- Nearest Transit: NJ Transit from Penn Station
Hotels in New York City
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