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When the new football world champion is crowned on July 19, 2026, the eyes of the sports world will be on MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The stadium on the outskirts of New York was chosen by FIFA as the venue for the grand final – a historic moment for American football and a worthy highlight of the first tournament to be jointly hosted by three nations: the USA, Canada and Mexico.

MetLife Stadium opened in 2010 and has since been regarded as one of the most modern and largest stadiums in North America. With a regular capacity of around 82,500 seats, it provides space for enormous crowds – for the World Cup, capacity is expected to reach around 87,000 following modifications. This makes it one of the largest venues at the 2026 World Cup and will provide the biggest possible stage for the final match.

The stadium is owned by two NFL franchises, the New York Giants and New York Jets, who share the facility – a rare arrangement in American professional sports. With construction costs of around 1.6 billion US dollars, MetLife Stadium was the most expensive stadium ever built at the time of its opening. In addition to football games, it has already hosted numerous major events: Super Bowl XLVIII took place here in 2014, and international concerts by stars such as Taylor Swift, Bruce Springsteen and Beyoncé have also drawn millions of visitors.

For football, MetLife Stadium is no stranger. Friendly matches between top European clubs are regularly held here, and the Copa América and CONCACAF Gold Cup have also taken place in the New York area. In summer 2024, the Copa América final between Argentina and Colombia took place at MetLife Stadium – a taste of what is to come in 2026.

In total, the stadium will host eight matches at the 2026 World Cup: group matches, a round of 16 match, a quarter-final and finally the grand final. After an intensive selection process, FIFA chose New York/New Jersey – and thus against prominent competitors such as Dallas or Los Angeles. The deciding factors, in addition to size, were the location in the world's most well-known metropolitan area, excellent transport connections and the international appeal of the metropolitan region.

However, the pitch surface remains a challenge. Since MetLife Stadium is normally played on artificial turf, which is not permitted at a FIFA World Cup, hybrid grass will be laid for the World Cup matches. Tests for this have been running for several years to guarantee optimal conditions for the best footballers in the world.

The surrounding area also promises world-class facilities: connections to Manhattan via bus, train and ferry, the nearby American Dream Mall with indoor skiing and amusement park, and proximity to two major international airports make the venue attractive for fans from around the world. In addition, fan zones, public viewings and cultural accompanying programs are expected in the New York area, which are intended to make the tournament an unforgettable experience.

With MetLife Stadium, FIFA has chosen a venue that is modern, high-capacity and internationally recognized – a stadium that will provide the perfect setting for the biggest match in world football.