The final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be held at MetLife Stadium, the responsible authorities announced on Sunday (4). The stadium is less than half an hour from Manhattan by car.
Here are some answers to questions that football fans are certainly asking right now:
When will tickets for the World Cup go on sale?
There is still no precise answer to this question. However, interested parties can sign up to be notified about the start of ticket sales. Here is the link: www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/register-interest
How much will tickets for the World Cup final cost?
Tickets are likely to be more expensive than for the 2022 final in Qatar. According to FIFA, ticket prices for the 2022 final ranged from $380 for a category 4 obstructed view seat to $5,850 for a category 1 individual ticket.
What is the capacity of MetLife?
MetLife Stadium has a capacity of 82,500 people for football events. It also has over 200 suites on four levels with up to 24 seats each.
Where will the FIFA World Cup 2026 be held?
The tournament will take place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
In Canada, matches will be held in Toronto and Vancouver.
In Mexico, matches will be held in Guadalajara, Mexico City, and Monterrey.
In the USA, matches will be held in Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York-New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Seattle.
MetLife Stadium will change its name
MetLife Stadium will undergo a name change during the tournament. It will be known as “New York New Jersey Stadium” throughout the tournament. This is because FIFA prohibits the use of stadium names sponsored by companies, considering it a form of marketing. Thus, stadiums for these events typically receive a generic name based on their location.
Source: CBS News