Come for the World Cup. Stay for New York.

Kick off the excitement of the FIFA World Cup when the world's biggest sporting event meets the unmatched energy of New York. Starting June 13, 2026, the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ, an easy train or bus ride from New York City, hosts eight matches, including the biggest and most important one of all—the World Cup Final on July 19, 2026. Plan your trip to experience World Cup soccer, or football, surrounded by the world-class sights, sounds, and culture that only New York can offer.

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FAQs

When and where are the New York New Jersey Stadium matches?
New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford will host eight matches, including the tournament final.

Match schedule:
- Group stage: June 13, 16, 22, 25, and 27, 2026
- Knockout stage: June 30 and July 5, 2026
- Final match: July 19, 2026
What countries are playing in the New York New Jersey matches?
- June 13: Group C - Brazil vs. Morocco
- June 16: Group I - France vs. Senegal
- June 22: Group I - Norway vs. Senegal
- June 25: Group E - Ecuador vs. Germany
- June 27: Group L - Panama vs. England
- June 30: TBD - Round of 32 (Match 77)
- July 5: TBD - Round of 16 (Match 91)
- July 19: TBD - The FINAL (Match 104)
How do I get tickets to a match?
Tickets will be available across multiple sales phases on the FIFA website. For full details on how the ticketing process works, read the FIFA World Cup general ticketing information.

Upcoming Sales Phases:

Third Lottery: December 2025 – Spring 2026
- Following the Final Draw on December 5, applications will open for the Random Selection Draw, allowing you to apply for tickets to specific matches
Open Sales: Spring 2026
- The remaining tickets to the FIFA World Cup 2026™ will be released on a first-come, first-served basis in the spring.
Official Resale Platform
- Missed a window? Check out FIFA’s official resale/exchange marketplace to securely purchase tickets
How do I get to New York New Jersey Stadium from New York City?
Here’s information on traveling from New York City to New York New Jersey Stadium:
- By bus
- By subway
How do I get around New York City?

The city's network of subways, buses, taxis and rideshare options will take you wherever you need to go. Check out this guide for navigating to and within NYC.

FIFA World Cup 2026 in New York

Come for the World Cup. Stay for New York.

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