⚽ the World Cup Final Is in New Jersey — 100 Days Until the Tournament
JerseyTalks Staff
Mar 03, 2026
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The countdown is officially on. As of today, we are 100 days away from kickoff of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Mexico City.
The countdown is officially on. As of today, we are 100 days away from kickoff of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Mexico City.
But the biggest moment of the entire tournament will happen right here in New Jersey. The Final will be played at MetLife Stadium on July 19, 2026, where the next world champion will be crowned.
That means billions of people around the world will be watching a stadium in New Jersey. Matches will take place across 16 cities in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, but the tournament’s biggest stage will be in the Garden State.
The world is coming to Jersey Baby!
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