When is FIFA World Cup 2026 — Final?
MetLife Stadium, New Jersey · Sunday, July 19, 2026
The FIFA World Cup 2026 final is scheduled for Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 15:00 local time (EDT, UTC−4) at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
MetLife Stadium, home to the New York Giants and Jets, hosts the final of the first 48-team World Cup. The stadium seats over 82,000 and has been chosen as the centrepiece venue of the U.S. portion of the tournament.
The final caps a month-long competition spread across the United States, Mexico and Canada. Expect a massive global audience — the 2022 final drew over 1.5 billion viewers.
Frequently asked questions
- When is the 2026 World Cup final?
- Sunday, July 19, 2026, 15:00 local time (EDT, UTC−4).
- Where is the 2026 World Cup final held?
- MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
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