NY / NJ Match Schedule
Confirmed World Cup fixtures in the New York / New Jersey region, including the Final.
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Complete 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
NYC World Cup Matches
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
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
The best places across NYC to follow the tournament, from major soccer bars to neighborhood favorites.
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World Cup Groups
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
Browse team pages and group listings for supporters following the tournament in NYC.
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Neighborhoods
Find the neighborhoods where fans gather and where match-day scenes are strongest.
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Venues
Browse the city’s bars, pubs, and standout places to watch matches.
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Editorial guides
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.
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Hotels in New York City
Book your NYC hotel for the World Cup. Compare prices and locations.
Experiences & Events
Things To Do in NYC This Summer
Top Fever experiences happening in NYC during the World Cup
🕯️ Candlelight Concerts
Live classical music in stunning NYC venues — churches, rooftops, and landmarks — by the glow of candlelight.
Book now → 🌆 Candlelight at Edge NYC90-minute open-air concerts 1,100 feet above Manhattan at Hudson Yards. July 17 through August.
Book now → 🎨 ARTE Museum NYCA fully immersive media art exhibition — walk through living paintings and digital worlds.
Book now → 🌊 SUBMERGEAn immersive underwater experience unlike anything else in New York City this summer.
Book now →