World CupNJ Guide

Schedule

World Cup NJ Schedule Guide

Use the official FIFA schedule for exact match assignments, kickoff times, and any changes. This guide explains how to plan around a New Jersey match once you know your game.

New York New Jersey match schedule

DateLocal timeMatch
June 13, 20265:00 PM ETBrazil 1 - Morocco 1
June 16, 20263:00 PM ETFrance 3 - Senegal 1
June 22, 20268:00 PM ETNorway 3 - Senegal 2
June 25, 20264:00 PM ETEcuador 2 - Germany 1
June 27, 20265:00 PM ETEngland 2 - Panama 0
June 30, 20265:00 PM ETRound of 32: France 3 - Sweden 0
July 5, 20264:00 PM ETRound of 16: Brazil v. Norway
July 19, 20263:00 PM ETFIFA World Cup 26 Final

Schedule reflects the official NYNJ host-committee listing checked on July 2, 2026. Use FIFA for final confirmation before traveling.

Official schedule tools

Schedule

FIFA match schedule

Official match pages, teams, times, and results for FIFA World Cup 26.

  • Confirm kickoff time, teams, and venue before booking around a match.
  • New York New Jersey Stadium is MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford.
  • Use local America/New_York time for flights, trains, and hotel plans.
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NYNJ

NYNJ host committee

Official regional information for New York New Jersey World Cup matches and fan updates.

  • Regional host information for NYNJ matches, fan experiences, transport, and local updates.
  • The host committee lists the July 19 final at 3:00 PM ET.
  • Good source for late-breaking local event guidance.
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Stadium

MetLife Stadium World Cup page

Official stadium event page for New York New Jersey Stadium World Cup matches.

  • MetLife Stadium lists the NYNJ World Cup match dates and links to match-specific guidance.
  • Use this page for stadium-specific updates as match day approaches.
  • The stadium is at One MetLife Stadium Drive, East Rutherford, NJ 07073.
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Use local New Jersey time

East Rutherford, New Jersey is in the America/New_York time zone. When comparing flights, trains, TV listings, and international calendars, make sure every time has been converted correctly.

Build a full match-day window

Do not plan only around kickoff. Add time for transportation, security, walking from transit or parking, food, restrooms, the match itself, possible extra time, and a crowded exit.

Group-stage and knockout planning

Early-round matches may be easier to plan around once teams and times are confirmed. Knockout matches can carry more uncertainty for fans following a specific team, so flexible hotels and transport can be useful.

Final-week considerations

The days around the final may bring heavier demand for hotels, restaurants, trains, roads, and airports. If you are coming for final weekend, leave more slack than you would for a normal stadium event.

What to verify

Before committing to a plan, verify the official match time, stadium name, gate-opening details, ticket rules, transportation updates, and any local public-safety guidance.

Official-source reminder

Details may change before match day. Always verify with official sources before making travel plans.