2026 World Cup Final Set for July 19 in New Jersey's MetLife Stadium

The 2026 World Cup final is set for Sunday, July 19, at 4 p.m. Argentina time, to be held at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, United States. This match will conclude the 23rd edition of the global soccer tournament organized by FIFA.

This year's World Cup features an expanded format with 48 participating teams, increasing the total number of matches to 104. This is 40 more games than in the last seven World Cups. Under the new structure, the four semifinalists will play eight matches each, one more than historically typical, as both the winners and losers of the semifinals will play additional games (final and third-place playoff).

The chosen venue, MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, opened in 2010 and can accommodate 82,500 spectators. It serves as the home ground for the NFL's New York Jets and New York Giants. The stadium has a history of hosting significant events, including the 2016 Copa América Centenario final, where Chile defeated Argentina, and will also host matches in the 2024 Copa América and the 2025 Club World Cup.