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World Cup Final to Be Afternoon Match at MetLife, Allowing Prime-Time Viewing in Europe
MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford will host the 2026 World Cup final with 82,500 seats, showcasing its advanced design and energy efficiency, FIFA organizers confirmed.
- FIFA confirmed MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, will host the World Cup final, kicking off at 3 p.m. EDT on July 19, concluding the tournament scheduled June 11–July 19, 2026.
- FIFA announced on Feb. 4 last year that New Jersey would host the final and that June 12 revealed site-specific matchups for the new rounds.
- MetLife Stadium spans about 195,000 m² and includes 18,580 m² for concessions and retail, opened in April 2010 after a $1.6 billion investment.
- The venue will be rebadged as Stade de New York New Jersey during the competition, and local commercial branding must be removed to accommodate FIFA partners, masking sponsor-named access gates.
- It marks the first World Cup final played on a pitch shared by the New York Giants and the New York Jets, with EwingCole designing a neutral, energy- and water-conserving structure featuring illuminated aluminum facade fins.
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Coupe du monde 2026. Bienvenue au MetLife Stadium le stade à 1,4 milliard de la finale
Le MetLife Stadium sera le théâtre de la grande finale de la Coupe du monde 2026. images @Ewingcole C’est jour de tirage au sort de la Coupe du monde 2026, ce vendredi à partir de 18h à l’heure française. La compétition, programmée du 11 juin au 19 juillet 2026 aux États-Unis, au Canada et au Mexique, connaîtra son épilogue au MetLife Stadium d’East Rutherford, dans le New Jersey, qui accueillera la finale. Le Stade des Giants et des Jets de New…
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