- City
- New York / New Jersey
- Country
- USA
- Venue
- MetLife Stadium
- Matches hosted
- 8
- Region
- eastern
- Airports
- JFK, EWR, LGA
Read the New York / New Jersey Travel Guide
Where to stay, eat, and drink — plus matchday logistics and budget tips
8 ideas — bars, fan zones, attractions & day trips
About New York / New Jersey
The Big Apple hosts the World Cup Final. MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford is a short trip from Manhattan.
Fan Zones & Watch Parties
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All guidesFirst-timer's guide to MetLife Stadium for the World Cup Final
MetLife Stadium hosts the 2026 World Cup Final on July 19. Here's your complete first-timer's guide — getting there from Manhattan, security policies, food and drink, and surviving the post-match crush.
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MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford hosts the 2026 World Cup Final on July 19. This guide covers getting to MetLife from Manhattan, the best neighbourhoods for your base, NYC's legendary food scene, and essential matchday logistics.
12 min readWhere to Watch the World Cup Final: A New York/New Jersey Guide
The 2026 final is at MetLife Stadium — which is in New Jersey, not New York. That single fact should shape your entire trip. Here is how to base yourself, get to the matches, and watch the biggest game in the sport.
8 min readNew York Is the Centre of the Sporting World Right Now: Knicks Champions, World Cup in Full Flow
The New York Knicks just won the NBA championship for the first time in 53 years, and the World Cup is in full flow at MetLife Stadium. New York in June 2026 is the sporting capital of the world — here's where to experience it all.
7 min readQuick Facts
- Venue
- MetLife Stadium
- Country
- USA
- Airports
- JFK, EWR, LGA
- Where to Stay
- Midtown Manhattan, Times Square, Hoboken, Jersey City
- Fan Zones
- 15 venues