New York to Host 2026 Soccer World Cup Final

Miami, Florida - The 2026 World Cup final will be held at MetLife Stadium in New York-New Jersey, organizers FIFA announced Sunday.

The New York bid held off a strong challenge from Dallas to secure the July 19 game, the culmination of the expanded 48-team tournament being co-hosted by the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

The competition will kick-off with the opening game at Mexico City's iconic Azteca Stadium on