Group A — opens the tournament at Estadio AztecaMexico
THU, JUN 11 · 18:00
Opening match · Estadio Azteca
THU, JUN 18 · 12:00
Guadalajara · Estadio Akron
WED, JUN 24 · 20:00
Monterrey · Estadio BBVA
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Local Guide · 2026
New York's guide
to the World Cup
New York is hosting. MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford, NJ) is your stadium.
Kickoff · Jun 11, 2026Counting down to the opening match
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Host nations
Track USA, Mexico, Canada
The three host nations every fan wants to follow. Save the dates — these are the fixtures that anchor the group stage.
Group A — opens the tournament at Estadio Azteca
Group B — split between Toronto and VancouverCanada
FRI, JUN 12 · 16:00
Toronto · BMO Field
SAT, JUN 20 · 16:00
Vancouver · BC Place
FRI, JUN 26 · 16:00
Toronto · BMO Field
Group D — opens in Los Angeles, knockouts likely on the East CoastUSA
FRI, JUN 12 · 13:00
Los Angeles · SoFi Stadium · Opener
SAT, JUN 20 · 20:00
MetLife Stadium · NY/NJ
FRI, JUN 26 · 20:00
Dallas · AT&T Stadium
Matches in New York / New Jersey
4 matches at MetLife Stadium
Your home stadium's fixtures. Opponents marked TBD are pending the final FIFA draw.
Group StageSAT, JUN 13 · 16:00
TBDVSTBD
Group StageSAT, JUN 20 · 20:00
USAVSTBD
USA's second group match
SemifinalWED, JUL 15 · 16:00
TBDVSTBD
Semifinal
FINALSUN, JUL 19 · 15:00
TBDVSTBD
FIFA World Cup FINAL
Getting there
Travel + stadium logistics
Everything between your front door in New York and your seat at MetLife Stadium.
- JFK (New York)
- LGA (LaGuardia)
- EWR (Newark — closest to stadium)
NJ Transit train from Penn Station NY → Secaucus → Meadowlands Sports Complex (~25 min total). On matchdays only.
I-95 → Route 3. Massive parking, but Lincoln Tunnel traffic is brutal — leave 3h+ early.
Warm, humid, 24–32°C. Late afternoon thunderstorms possible.
Where to stay
Best New York / New Jersey neighborhoods
Match-day hotel prices spike 3–5× in host cities. Book the neighborhood, not just the price.
Eat + drink near the stadium
New York / New Jersey food picks
Where to fuel up before kickoff — and where to keep the night going after.
Official Fan Fest
FIFA Fan Fest NY/NJ
Manhattan-skyline-view fan site, with screens, international food vendors, and headline concerts. Free PATH train access from NYC.
Free entry. Open daily during matches.
Check the official FIFA app for daily programming, screen schedules and on-site amenities at the New York / New Jersey fan fest.
Did you know
MetLife hosts the FIFA World Cup Final on July 19, 2026. NYCFC plays at Yankee Stadium and Citi Field. NY Red Bulls play at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, NJ (10 min from MetLife).
Match-day pro tips
From people who've done this
NJ Transit is the only sane way — driving + parking is a 4-hour ordeal.
MetLife has no roof — bring layer for night matches (gets breezy).
Bag policy: clear bags only, no backpacks.
The FINAL is here — July 19, 2026. Hotels in NJ + NYC will be 5x normal rate that week.
Where to watch locally
Soccer bars in New York
Not making the trip? These local pubs show the matches. Arrive early on USA, Mexico or Canada days.
This guide is curated by VisitSoccer. Match opponents marked TBD are pending final FIFA draw outcomes — bookmark the page; we update as confirmations come in.