Fans across the world are gearing up for this year’s FIFA World Cup.
Multiple games will be held in the New York City metropolitan region, but those more local to the area where it’s hosted have questions: Why is it being branded as happening in New York City and New Jersey?
With only two months left until kickoff, here’s where FIFA World Cup 2026 NYNJ is actually being held.
Is the World Cup happening in New Jersey or New York?
“Welcome to New York New Jersey, where the beautiful game lives in our streets and our souls,” the game’s website reads.
The World Cup will host eight games at MetLife Stadium, which is being branded as New York New Jersey Stadium for the event.
MetLife Stadium is in East Rutherford, New Jersey, right outside of the city.
Over 1.2 million fans are expected to be in the area for the games, meaning New York City has to plan accordingly for the event, too.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani even named a “World Cup czar” for his administration, which has been actively making preparations for the games.
FIFA World Cup is expected to bring $3.3 billion dollars in economic activity throughout the region.
Other host countries include Mexico and Canada, with more cities in the U.S. holding matches, too.
What is the World Cup schedule for NYNJ?
The games will take place in the region for over a month, with the schedule as follows, according to the stadium:
- June 13: Brazil vs. Morocco
- June 16: France vs. Senegal
- June 22: Norway vs. Senegal
- June 25: Ecuador vs. Germany
- June 27: Panama vs. England
- June 30: Round of 32
- July 5: Round of 16
- July 19: Final
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: World Cup 2026: All of the details for New York and New Jersey matches
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