Football World Cup 2026
Things get serious for Germany in this stadium
June 5, 2026 – 3:04 p.mReading time: 2 minutes
The MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford near New York is one of the most important stadiums for the 2026 World Cup.
With around 82,500 seats, the stadium is one of the largest arenas for the 2026 World Cup. The final will be played here on July 19, 2026. During the tournament, it is officially called the “New York-New Jersey Stadium” because sponsor names are not used.
On June 25th The DFB team will meet Ecuador here, after the game in Toronto against Ivory Coast. Contrary to expectations, the temperatures on the pitch in Ontario will probably be higher than in the first group game in Houston. The stadium in Texas has a retractable roof and is air-conditioned. It can also get very hot at MetLife Stadium because the stadium is not air-conditioned. For the German team, anything can be at stake here – it’s the third group game.
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The stadium is located in New Jersey, not far from Manhattan, and is normally used by two NFL teams: the New York Giants and the New York Jets. It is one of the few stadiums in the world that two teams share as a home.
These World Cup games will take place at the New York-New Jersey Stadium:
- Group D: Brazil vs. Morocco (June 13)
- Group I: France vs. Senegal (June 16)
- Group I: Norway vs. Senegal (June 22)
- Group E: Ecuador vs. Germany (June 25)
- Group L: Panama vs. England (June 27)
- Round of 16: First in Group I vs. Third in Group C/D/F/G/H (June 30th)
- Round of 16 (05.07.)
- Final (July 19)
Finale against the backdrop of New York
With the MetLife Stadium, FIFA has chosen a venue that is right on the doorstep of one of the most famous cities in the world. The proximity to New York makes the stadium one of the most prominent venues for the tournament. This brings the final into the focus of the global public not only in terms of sport, but also geographically.
The decision to choose East Rutherford underscores the region’s importance to the World Cup. The stadium combines large capacity with international appeal. This makes it the central stage of the tournament for the final.