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When is the World Cup final 2026?

09 Feb, 13:35

The World Cup is the most influential tournament in football, possibly of every sport, and the upcoming 2026 World Cup campaign is said to be the 23rd edition of FIFA’s competition for men’s national football teams.

This is a competition that every player with great ambition does everything possible to participate in, but not every great player has won it, thanks to its rarity and complexity. Cristiano Ronaldo remains one of the most famous footballers who hasn’t laid his hands on the golden treasure, but he might have one last shot at it if Portugal qualifies for the upcoming tournament.

Lionel Messi, who is arguably the best football player of all time, won his first World Cup when he helped Argentina to win the prestigious award in 2022, following Argentina’s dramatic 4-2 victory on penalties over France on December 18, 2022. Thanks to the number of quality players at Lionel Scaloni’s disposal, there’s a decent chance the South Americans can reach the 2026 World Cup final. So, when would that day be, and where would it take place? Find this information below.

When is the World Cup final 2026?

The World Cup final 2026 has been scheduled to take place on July 19, 2026, but there’s no specific time yet when this big event will kick off. Before the big day, 46 teams will have been eliminated, and 103 matches will have been played across 16 host cities in Canada, Mexico, and the USA.

Where is the World Cup final 2026?

The World Cup 2026 final will take place at MetLife Stadium at the Meadowlands Sports Complex in East Rutherford, New Jersey, New York City. The venue has a capacity of 82,500, and of course, the 2026 World Cup final will be the first time this stadium has hosted a World Cup final since it was established in 2010, the same year South Africa became the first African country to host the prestigious tournament.

Where are the future World Cup finals?

The World Cup 2026 final will take place at MetLife Stadium at the Meadowlands Sports Complex in East Rutherford, New Jersey, New York City. There hasn’t been an official update regarding where the World Cup 2030 final will take place, as three different continents are expected to host the tournament.

Where have past World Cup finals been held?

The World Cup 2022 final, which Argentina won over France, was played at the Lusail Stadium, located in Qatar. Below are the last few World Cup final venues.