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New York New Jersey, USA venue page for FIFA World Cup 2026.
New York New Jersey Stadium
MetLife Stadium · New York New Jersey, USA · 87,157 capacity
Venue profile
Tournament nameNew York New Jersey Stadium
Local stadium nameMetLife Stadium
Address1 MetLife Stadium Drive, East Rutherford, NJ 07073
Capacity87,157
Fixtures listed8
First fixtureHaiti v Scotland
Viewing and travel context
Host cityNew York New Jersey, USA
Viewing contextUse the match list below for venue-specific fixtures, then confirm local entry, bag and transit rules with official channels before matchday.
Local movementNJ Transit rail, event shuttles, buses, rideshare and managed parking are central to Meadowlands event travel.
Area noteThe stadium is in the Meadowlands rather than Manhattan, so visitors should plan a New Jersey stadium trip.
Map and arrival
MetLife Stadium
1 MetLife Stadium Drive, East Rutherford, NJ 07073
Stadium history and area
About the stadium
New York New Jersey Stadium is the tournament name for MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, the Meadowlands venue serving the New York metropolitan area.
Stadium history
- MetLife Stadium opened in 2010 as the shared home of the New York Giants and New York Jets.
- The venue has hosted the Super Bowl, Copa America matches, club friendlies and major concerts.
- For FIFA World Cup 26, New York New Jersey is scheduled for five group-stage fixtures and three knockout matches, including the final.
Area context
- The stadium is in the Meadowlands rather than Manhattan, so visitors should plan a New Jersey stadium trip.
- Large final-week crowds can make hotel, rail and rideshare timing more important than the raw map distance.
Getting around
- NJ Transit rail, event shuttles, buses, rideshare and managed parking are central to Meadowlands event travel.
- Check official matchday service plans because normal rail patterns can differ for major stadium events.
Next match at this venue
Results by venue
Matches at this venue
Weather and air quality
Live snapshots are useful for fan-zone walks, transit waits and outdoor plans; always recheck official alerts on matchday.
Meadowlands summer fixtures can feel humid, with thunderstorms possible. Check conditions before stadium-area travel.
Live AQI helps before long outdoor waits around transit, parking, or fan events.
Public sources
FIFA stories
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One Goal, 106 Minutes, A Second Star: How Spain Won The 2026 World Cup
Spain's second star arrived after 106 breathless minutes. Relive the semifinals, Ferran Torres' winner, Argentina's resistance, Messi's legacy, and a champion built to last.
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Only One More Step: The World Cup Road Where Every Dream Can Still Break
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The World Cup Icons You See Everywhere... But Their Stories Are Wilder Than You Think
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Portugal Eliminated From FIFA World Cup 2026: Ronaldo’s Final World Cup Ends vs Spain
Portugal’s FIFA World Cup 2026 run ended with a 1-0 Round of 16 loss to Spain after Mikel Merino’s stoppage-time winner. Ronaldo has said this was his last World Cup, though his wider Portugal future was not decided in the heat of the moment.
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