Complete Guide

World Cup 2026 in New York City

World Cup 2026 in New York City

Matches at MetLife Stadium, travel planning, tickets, and the complete NYC fan guide.

The Complete Guide to the 2026 World Cup in NYC and New Jersey

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will bring global football to the New York / New Jersey region, with MetLife Stadium hosting some of the tournament’s biggest matches, including the Final.

This guide brings together the key information fans need: the local match schedule, how to get to MetLife Stadium, where to watch matches across NYC, and how to plan the broader tournament experience in New York.

Start with the essentials

NY / NJ Match Schedule

MetLife Stadium

Confirmed World Cup fixtures in the New York / New Jersey region, including the Final.

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NYC World Cup Matches

MetLife Stadium fixtures

Detailed match guides for every World Cup game at MetLife Stadium including Brazil vs Morocco, England vs Panama, and more.

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MetLife Stadium Guide

Stadium planning

Everything to know about the stadium hosting the region’s matches and the World Cup Final.

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Where to Watch the World Cup in NYC

Citywide guide

The best places across NYC to follow the tournament, from major soccer bars to neighborhood favorites.

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World Cup Groups

Group stage hub

Browse all 2026 World Cup groups and move from the draw to team guides, match pages, and NYC planning resources.

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Plan your trip to the World Cup
Explore hotels, transportation, and match-day planning resources for NYC and the New York / New Jersey region.

What this guide covers

Teams and groups

Supporters’ guides

Browse team pages and group listings for supporters following the tournament in NYC.

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Neighborhoods

Local viewing areas

Find the neighborhoods where fans gather and where match-day scenes are strongest.

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Venues

Soccer bars and pubs

Browse the city’s bars, pubs, and standout places to watch matches.

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Editorial guides

Planning resources

Read guides covering travel, logistics, supporter culture, and the broader NYC tournament experience.

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Why NYC matters in this tournament

Few cities are better positioned to experience the World Cup than New York. The combination of a nearby stadium, dense transit connections, international fan communities, and a deep soccer-bar culture means the city will function as one of the most important viewing hubs in North America.

Even supporters without match tickets will still be part of the tournament atmosphere through bars, neighborhood match-day scenes, team fan gatherings, and travel throughout the city and the broader NY / NJ region.