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 NEW YORK NEW JERSEY HAS BEEN SELECTED AS HOST FOR THE BIGGEST SPORTING EVENT IN WORLD HISTORY: FIFA WORLD CUP 26™ FINAL!

The New York New Jersey Region to Host a Total of Eight Matches Throughout Tournament, Including the Final on July 19, 2026.

FIFA World Cup 26™ will be the biggest sporting event ever — three Host Countries, 16 Host Cities, 48 teams, and 104 matches will unite an entire continent to showcase a momentous new tournament format. With more countries, cities, teams, and games, FIFA World Cup 26™ will be the most inclusive tournament ever, engaging millions of fans in-person at 16 unique stadiums, as well as billions of viewers worldwide. The tournament boasts an impressive 39-day duration, with the opening match taking place on June 11, 2026. The event will culminate with the Final at New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium) on July 19, 2026, complemented by unprecedented fan experiences throughout the NYNJ region. New York New Jersey Stadium will host eight total matches throughout the tournament.

(Consistent with stadiums in other Host Cities, MetLife Stadium will adopt a new venue name for FIFA World Cup 26™; New York New Jersey Stadium.)

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