Football atmosphere
New York/New Jersey is part of the 2026 matchday map, with local fan energy shaped by the fixtures assigned to the city.
USA
Final host
New York/New Jersey is the final destination of World Cup 2026.
City overview
Country: USA
Stadium: MetLife Stadium
Timezone: America/New_York
Role: Final host
New York/New Jersey is the final destination of World Cup 2026.
City match schedule
Group Stage - 1
Sat 13 Jun 2026, 22:00 UTC
Group Stage - 1
Tue 16 Jun 2026, 19:00 UTC
Group Stage - 2
Tue 23 Jun 2026, 00:00 UTC
Group Stage - 3
Thu 25 Jun 2026, 20:00 UTC
Group Stage - 3
Sat 27 Jun 2026, 21:00 UTC
Round of 32
Tue 30 Jun 2026, 21:00 UTC
Round of 16
Sun 05 Jul 2026, 20:00 UTC
Fan notes
Local timezone: America/New_York. Re-check kickoff labels before travelling.
One of the biggest global arrival points for travelling supporters.
Airports: JFK / EWR / LGA
Transit to MetLife
Final destination
Arrive early and use official event guidance for final instructions.
City highlights
New York/New Jersey is part of the 2026 matchday map, with local fan energy shaped by the fixtures assigned to the city.
Use the stadium page, fixture list and local time labels together before planning matchday movement.
Confirm tickets, kickoff time, transport options and official event guidance close to matchday.
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