FIFA World Cup, MetLife Stadium
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MetLife Stadium, rebranded as "New York New Jersey Stadium," will host six 2026 FIFA World Cup games, including the final on July 19. Tickets are being sold at fixed prices.
MetLife Stadium, located near New York City, is no stranger to hosting major sporting events. It has been selected as one of the key venues for the 2026 World Cup, which will feature an expanded format with 48 teams competing in 12 groups. This significant change aims to increase global representation and excitement surrounding the tournament.
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World Cup final will be an afternoon match at MetLife Stadium, offering prime-time viewing in Europe
FIFA announced the start times for the tournament’s 104 matches on Saturday, a day after the draw for the expanded 48-nation tournament to be played in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. The kickoff time allows for prime-time viewing in Europe, where it will be 9 p.m., and Britain, where it will be 8 p.m.