World Cup

FIFA Announces 2026 World Cup Final Location

ByBeau Bridges Published onFebruary 5, 2024February 5, 2024

The 2026 World Cup Finals will take place at Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The highly anticipated finals match will take place on July 19, 2026.

“To have the final in New York, New Jersey is a dream come true for me. Being from that area, and I’m sure for most people from that area, it’s an area with a rich tradition of soccer and producing players.
Gregg Berhalter (USMNT Coach)

The opening match will be held in Mexico City where the Mexico National Team will be playing an opponent yet to be determined.

Other notable games and locations include:

The USMNT will open their tournament in Los Angeles, California at SoFi Stadium.
Canada will host games in Toronto and Vancouver starting June 12, 2026.
Quarterfinals will be held at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, and Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida.
The semi-finals will be played on July 14, 2026 in Arlington, Texas, and July 15, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Beau Bridges

I'm Beau. A proud Dad of a MLS NEXT player, former soccer coach of 7 years, soccer enthusiast, and board member of our local youth sports program. I continue to love the game of soccer today the same way I did when I was 7. I love watching and teaching young players the game. I created soccernovo.com to share what I know about the game and provide a platform so other parents can learn more about youth soccer in the U.S. I also authored an eBook 'Soccer Coach Made Simple'. Learn more about Beau.