FIFA World Cup Comes to NYC
Where will you be when the world comes to play in New York City?
Warm up your best soccer chants because FIFA World Cup 26™ is coming to the New York area this summer. Starting June 13 and continuing through the final match on July 19, the City will welcome soccer fans from around the world to rep their colors. Don’t miss the fellowship and festivities during one of the biggest celebrations of sportsmanship on the global stage, right here in New York City.
Frequently Asked Questions about FIFA World Cup 26
The most watched sporting event on Earth, the World Cup puts soccer (or “football,” depending on the country) on a grand stage every four years. Nations from across the globe compete in a monthlong multistage tournament to crown a champion.
The New York New Jersey area will feature eight matches overall, including the World Cup Final on July 19, 2026. The times and dates are as follows in Eastern Time:
Group Stage Matches:
June 13 at 6pm: Brazil v. Morocco
June 16 at 3pm: France v. Senegal
June 22 at 8pm: Norway v. Senegal
June 25 at 4pm: Ecuador v. Germany
June 27 at 5pm: Panama v. England
Round of 32: June 30
Round of 16: July 5
Final Match: July 19
All of our area matches will be held at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
You have the opportunity to purchase tickets during during various sales phases that you can access by registering your interest at fifa.com/tickets.
The next phase of ticket sales is the Random Selection Draw. The entry period to register your interest in purchasing tickets is scheduled to run from December 11 to January 12. As with other phases, this involves an application process followed by a randomized selection. Successful ticket applicants will be notified by email and payments will be processed automatically in February.
For much more information about the ticket sales process, read the FIFA World Cup 26 general ticketing info.
The 2026 edition, co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada, will include 48 qualifying countries, up from 32—which was the number in the past seven World Cups. That means a longer tournament (June 11–July 19) and more matches (104 in total). The host countries automatically qualify; Argentina, the defending champs, have to requalify to retain the title.
Teams will be separated into 12 groups of four and will play a three-game round-robin. From the group stage, 32 sides (the top two in each group plus the eight teams with the next-best records) will move on to the knockout rounds.
Matches will be played in 16 host cities. New York New Jersey is one of those locations—the one that will host the biggest match of all, the final on July 19, 2026.
Fans traveling to NYC for the World Cup can find trusted hotels near official match locations through Crewfare. Enjoy exclusive discounted fan rates, convenient locations across the city and a seamless booking experience.
Explore the rest of this page for trip planning to NYC and a sense of the soccer scene that awaits you. Visit the official FIFA World Cup 26™ NYNJ website for the most up-to-date tournament, FIFA Fan Festival™ and transportation information.
PLAN YOUR NYC TRIP
Planning feels like playtime when mapping out a trip to the greatest city in the world.
CELEBRATE THE TEAMS PLAYING IN NYC
Make way for Brazil, Ecuador, England, France, Germany, Morocco, Norway, Panama and Senegal as their national teams compete for the top spot as part of NYC's group stage matches.
SOCCER CULTURE IN NYC
Well in advance of the World Cup's impending arrival, the global sport has found a home—actually, many homes—in the City, a place where scores of international communities thrive.
Watch New York City Soccer Fans in Action
Fans of New York City Football Club and Inter Miami CF came to cheer for their teams at Citi Field, Queens.
YOUR NYC SUMMER 2026 PREVIEW
Here's some of what to expect from the City during your World Cup Visit.
PARTNER WITH NYC
Local and international businesses are invited to explore partnership, sponsorship and hospitality opportunities during the world’s largest sporting event.
Contact:
Partnerships and ad sales: worldcup26@nyctourism.com
Hotel accommodations: conventionsales@nyctourism.com
Hospitality, venues and events: destinationservices@nyctourism.com
Press inquiries: press@nyctourism.com