The World Cup 2026 final will take place on Sunday, July 19, kicking off at 8pm UK time (3pm ET, 12pm PT). The match will be held at New York New Jersey Stadium, commonly known as MetLife Stadium, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. This venue is the permanent home of the NFL's New York Giants and New York Jets.
Stadium Capacity and Design
MetLife Stadium is the largest venue in the NFL, with a standard capacity of 82,500. However, for the World Cup final, the capacity is capped at 78,576. The stadium features a three-tier seating bowl that is completely open-air, meaning players and spectators will be exposed to the elements throughout the match.
Teams in the Final
Spain secured their place in the final by defeating France 2-0 on Tuesday evening. The second finalist will be decided on Wednesday evening when England faces Argentina in Atlanta.
According to Abbie Meehan, Senior Sports Writer for the Mirror, the final promises to be a thrilling conclusion to the tournament.
