History of MetLife Stadium
Opened in 2010 in the Meadowlands complex, it is one of the largest NFL stadiums as the shared home of two franchises. It hosted Super Bowl XLVIII (2014) and the 2016 Copa América Centenario final. At the 2026 World Cup it stages the Grand Final on July 19, the tournament's biggest match.
Location and how to get there
It sits in East Rutherford, New Jersey, about 13 km from Manhattan. The most practical way to arrive is the NJ Transit train to the Meadowlands station on event days; by car, via routes 3 and 120.
2026 World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium
18:00 ET
Brazil1 - 1Morocco 
Group C15:00 ET
France3 - 1Senegal 
Group I20:00 ET
Norway0 - 0Senegal Group I16:00 ET
EcuadorvsGermany 
Group E17:00 ET
PanamavsEngland 
Group L17:00 ET 1Ivs3CDFGH
16:00 ET W76vsW78
15:00 ET W101vsW102
See the full schedule and the bracket for the knockout-stage dates.
Other 2026 World Cup venues
Frequently asked questions · MetLife Stadium
Where is MetLife Stadium?
MetLife Stadium is in East Rutherford, New Jersey (United States). It sits in East Rutherford, New Jersey, about 13 km from Manhattan. The most practical way to arrive is the NJ Transit train to the Meadowlands station on event days; by car, via routes 3 and 120.
What is the capacity of MetLife Stadium?
MetLife Stadium holds roughly 78,576 spectators in its 2026 World Cup configuration.
Which 2026 World Cup matches are played at MetLife Stadium?
MetLife Stadium hosts: FINAL · 19 July. Check the schedule for exact dates and kickoff times.
What year did MetLife Stadium open?
MetLife Stadium opened in 2010. Opened in 2010 in the Meadowlands complex, it is one of the largest NFL stadiums as the shared home of two franchises. It hosted Super Bowl XLVIII (2014) and the 2016 Copa América Centenario final. At the 2026 World Cup it stages the Grand Final on July 19, the tournament's biggest match.