WC 2026 Host City · USA
The Big Apple hosts the Final
Stadium
MetLife Stadium
Capacity
82,500
Matches
8 matches
Summer Temp
85°F / 29°C
Currency
USD
NJ Transit runs special game-day trains from Penn Station to MetLife — buy tickets the moment they go on sale or you're paying surge Uber prices from East Rutherford. Get an OMNY card for the NYC subway; it's tap-and-go and you'll use it constantly between matches.
Arrive at the stadium
90 min
before kickoff — security queues are long on WC matchdays
Bag Policy
Clear bag only, max 12×6×12 inches. No backpacks of any kind — including clear backpacks. One small clutch up to 4.5×6.5 inches allowed.
Cashless Stadium — Cards Only
No cash accepted inside. Make sure your card works internationally and has no foreign transaction fees.
Alcohol Policy
Alcohol sold inside stadium in designated areas. No outside food or drinks. Age limits: USA 21+, Canada 19+, Mexico 18+. Strict ID enforcement.
Fan Zone
FIFA Fan Festival Queens (June 11–27) + Rockefeller Center (July 6–19)
Exit Strategy
Board NJ Transit immediately after final whistle — trains fill in 20 mins. Next service can be 30–45 mins later.
Cell Service & Apps
AT&T and Verizon strong. Download NJ Transit app and offline maps before matchday.
FIFA Fan Festival Queens
location_onUSTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Queens, NY
Official FIFA Fan Festival location for group stage. Produced by Live Nation. Free tickets required via Live Nation (use code FWC26NYNJ or QUEENSHQ). Entry is first-come, first-served once inside.
+ 3 more fan zones in New York / New Jersey
Capacity
82,500
94% of largest WC venue (Azteca, 87,500)
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Tue, Jun 30
17:00 ET
Round of 32
Sun, Jul 5
16:00 ET
Round of 16
Sun, Jul 19
15:00 ET
Final
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