New Jersey to host 2026 FIFA World Cup final; USMNT opens in L.A.

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup final will be played at MetLife Stadium on July 19 in East Rutherford, N.J., FIFA announced Sunday.

The New York/New Jersey area was competing with ATT Stadium in Arlington, Texas, for the opportunity to stage the historic final.

The U.S., Mexico and Canada are co-hosting the World Cup, which will expand from 32 participants to 48 for the first time an