What you should know
- Soccer lovers in the tri-state area received good news over the weekend after FIFA announced that the 2026 World Cup final will be held at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19, 2026.
- Both New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and New York City Mayor Eric Adams welcomed the announcement that the host region of both states won the rights to host the final and other World Cup matches. FIFA 26.
- The FIFA World Cup 26™ will be the largest sporting event in history: three host countries, 16 host cities, 48 teams and 104 matches will unite an entire continent to showcase a momentous new tournament format. The tournament will be held in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
NEW YORK — Soccer fans in the tri-state area got some good news over the weekend after FIFA announced that the 2026 World Cup final will be held at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19, 2026. In addition, seven other games will also take place at the stadium located in East Rutherford
Enthusiasm was immediate from residents and officials of New York and the Garden State.
Both New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and New York City Mayor Eric Adams welcomed the announcement that the host region of both states won the rights to host the final and other World Cup matches. FIFA 26.
“As an advocate for this region and a lifelong football fan, I am delighted that FIFA has chosen to place its trust in New York, New Jersey, to host the historic 26th FIFA World Cup Final,” said the New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy. “This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for our entire region; Hosting the finals provides NYNJ with an unparalleled platform to brilliantly showcase what we stand for: diversity, equality, access and inclusion.”
“The 26 FIFA World Cup Final will be a generation-defining moment for New York, New Jersey, and there is no better place to host the world’s biggest game than the world’s biggest stage,” said the mayor. of New York City, Eric Adams. “New York, New Jersey, is ready to make North America the center of the soccer world, and the history we will make in 2026 will create lifelong memories for fans, provide new opportunities for our communities, inject billions in our economy and help shape our region and drive it forward for decades to come.”
What will the 2026 World Cup be like?
The FIFA World Cup 26™ will be the largest sporting event in history: three host countries, 16 host cities, 48 teams and 104 matches will unite an entire continent to showcase a momentous new tournament format. The tournament will be held in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
With more countries, cities, teams and games, the FIFA World Cup 26™ will be the most inclusive tournament ever, engaging millions of fans in person across 16 unique stadiums, as well as billions of spectators across the world. the world. The tournament spans an impressive 39 days, with the opening match taking place on June 11, 2026. The event will culminate with the final at New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium) on July 19, 2026, complemented by unprecedented experiences for fans throughout the NYNJ region. New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium) will host eight total games throughout the tournament.
How the event will help the region’s economy
Beyond the historical significance, hosting the tournament will be tremendously beneficial to the region. FIFA World Cup 26™ matches played at MetLife Stadium, including the final, are projected to generate more than $2 billion in economic impact for the NYNJ region and support more than 14,000 jobs. Additionally, the tournament is expected to attract more than 1 million visitors to the region, about half of whom will not have tickets.
Leaders from New York and New Jersey have worked together tirelessly and seamlessly to showcase the region and showcase its world-class hospitality credentials. With the support of partners and stakeholders, NYNJ has proven to be more than capable of handling the logistics, security and execution of the event throughout the tournament and finals.
2024-02-05 16:46:39
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