FIFA World Cup 2026 Host Venue
MetLife Stadium
New York/New Jersey, United States
Capacity
82,500
WC 2026 Matches
8
Knockout Games
3
Opened
2010
Stadium Details
MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford is the New York/New Jersey region's World Cup 2026 centrepiece — an 82,500-capacity venue slated for high-profile group and knockout matches.
- Location
- New York/New Jersey, New Jersey, United States
- Address
- 1 MetLife Stadium Dr, East Rutherford, NJ 07073, USA
- Playing Surface
- Artificial turf
- Tournament Dates
- Jun 14 – Jul 20, 2026
Venue Statistics
- Total matches 8
- Group stage 5
- Knockout stage 3
- Avg predicted goals 3.4
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Stages hosted
Final Group Stage Round of 16 Round of 32
Historical Matches & Events
| Year | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Copa América Centenario Final | Chile 0–0 Argentina (pen.) |
| 2026 | FIFA World Cup 2026 | Group stage and Round of 16 host |
Completed Matches at MetLife Stadium
BRA vs MAR
1–1
Jun 14, 2026 · Group Stage
FRA vs SEN
3–1
Jun 17, 2026 · Group Stage
NOR vs SEN
3–2
Jun 23, 2026 · Group Stage
ECU vs GER
2–1
Jun 26, 2026 · Group Stage
PAN vs ENG
0–2
Jun 28, 2026 · Group Stage
CIV vs NOR
1–2
Jun 30, 2026 · Round of 32
USA vs BEL
1–4
Jul 7, 2026 · Round of 16
ESP vs ARG
1–0
Jul 20, 2026 · Final
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is MetLife Stadium located?
MetLife Stadium is located at 1 MetLife Stadium Dr, East Rutherford, NJ 07073, USA in New York/New Jersey, United States. The stadium has a tournament capacity of 82,500 seats.
How many World Cup 2026 matches will MetLife Stadium host?
MetLife Stadium will host 8 FIFA World Cup 2026 matches, including 5 group-stage games and 3 knockout fixtures. Stages: Final, Group Stage, Round of 16, Round of 32.
What is the capacity of MetLife Stadium?
MetLife Stadium has a World Cup capacity of 82,500 spectators. The stadium opened in 2010 and features a artificial turf playing surface.
What notable events has MetLife Stadium hosted?
Copa América Centenario Final (2016): Chile 0–0 Argentina (pen.). FIFA World Cup 2026 (2026): Group stage and Round of 16 host
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