FIFA Releases 2026 World Cup Match Schedule At MetLife Stadium
The United States will be one of three country hosts for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and they just announced a preliminary match schedule. Lucky for us, New Jersey’s MetLife is one of the 16 U.S. stadiums to host some of the 104 games, so all of the action will be happening just across the Hudson!
When does the 2026 World Cup begin?
The 2026 World Cup will kickoff on Thursday, June 11th, 2026.
Where will the first match of the 2026 World Cup take place?
The first match of the 2026 World Cup will take place on Thursday, June 11th, 2026 at Estadio Azteca Mexico City in Mexico.
When will the 2026 World Cup matches be at MetLife Stadium?
Since NYC is still waiting on its first soccer stadium, the World Cup will be hosted at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium. Matches in New Jersey are currently scheduled for the dates below:
Saturday, 13 June 2026 – Match 7 – Group C
Tuesday, 16 June 2026 – Match 17 – Group I
Monday, 22 June 2026 – Match 41 – Group I
Thursday, 25 June 2026 – Match 56 – Group E
Saturday, 27 June 2026 – Match 67 – Group L
Tuesday, 30 June 2026 – Match 77 – Group I winners v Group C/D/F/G/H third place
Sunday, 5 July 2026 – Match 91 – Winner match 76 v Winner match 78
Sunday, 19 July 2026 – Match 104 – Winner match 101 v Winner match 102
What other countries will host the 2026 World Cup?
Mexico and Canada will join the U.S. in hosting the 2026 World Cup.
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