New York / New Jersey — MetLife Stadium

MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, will host the 2026 World Cup Final, drawing a global audience that outpaces #2 Los Angeles' semifinal viewership due to its 82,500-seat capacity and the New York metropolitan area's unparalleled media reach. The venue, home to the NFL's Giants and Jets, offers a state-of-the-art experience with over 200 luxury suites. This marks the first World Cup Final in the U.S. since 1994, and the economic impact is projected at $2 billion, a figure 25% higher than the average host city generates. With the city's 24-hour energy and 8.4 million residents within a 30-mile radius, this final will likely become the most-watched in history, surpassing the Azteca's 1986 record of 2 billion viewers. The combination of infrastructure and population density ensures unmatched accessibility for fans worldwide.