New York New Jersey stadium has been selected to host the final of FIFA World Cup 26.

According to a press statement, the stadium was chosen from amongst three host countries of Canada, Mexico and the United States, 16 host cities, 48 teams and 104 matches. 

According to the statement,  the event will culminate with the Final at New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium) on July 19, 2026. New York New Jersey Stadium will host eight total matches throughout the tournament. The tournament will be hosted across a 39-day duration, with the opening match taking place on June 11, 2026. 

The statement adds that with more countries, cities, teams and games, FIFA World Cup 26 is expected to attract millions of fans in-person at 16 stadiums, as well as billions of viewers worldwide, significantly boosting tourism for the host nations. 

New Yorker underlines some of the local teams from the host country:

Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia

Atlanta United

Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Atlanta United FC is an American professional soccer club based in Atlanta that competes in Major League Soccer as a member of the league’s Eastern Conference. Founded in 2014, Atlanta United began play as an MLS expansion team in 2017, as the twenty-second team in the league.

Audi Field in Washington, DC

DC United

Audi Field

DC United is an American professional men’s soccer club based in Washington, DC that competes in the Eastern Conference of Major League Soccer, the top tier of American soccer. Domestically, the club has won four MLS Cups, four Supporters’ Shields, three US Open Cups, and six Eastern Conference championships.

BMO Stadium in Los Angeles

Los Angeles Football Club

BMO Stadium

Los Angeles Football Club, commonly referred to as Los Angeles FC or LAFC, is an American professional men’s soccer team based in Los Angeles, California. The club competes in Major League Soccer as a member club of the league’s Western Conference.

Yankee Stadium in New York City

New York City FC

Yankee Stadium

New York City Football Club, also known as New York City FC and shortened as NYCFC, is an American professional soccer club based in New York City. The club competes in Major League Soccer, the highest level of American soccer, as a member of the league’s Eastern Conference.