New York / New Jersey

MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, hosts the 2026 World Cup Final on July 19, the most anticipated match of the tournament. With 82,500 seats, it will be the year’s most-watched sporting event. Built for $1.6 billion, it features an elliptical bowl design and aluminum louver exterior. It hosts 8 total matches, from group stage to the Final, but ticket prices for the Final reach up to $32,970, the most expensive single ticket in the tournament, far exceeding the $380-$4,105 group stage range. Getting there requires MTA shuttles from New York Penn Station, as no match-day parking is available. The New York City experience, including Liberty State Park fan zones, offers a cultural backdrop cheaper than the average rival city. The Final’s ticket cost outperforms #1 Mexico City’s opening match by a massive margin, underscoring its premium status.