# New York / New Jersey, USA — FIFA 2026 World Cup Host City

> The Big Apple hosts the FIFA World Cup Final at the iconic MetLife Stadium.

**Country:** USA 🇺🇸  
**Stadium:** MetLife Stadium  
**Capacity:** 82,500  
**Timezone:** EST  
**Coordinates:** 40.8135, -74.0745  
**Canonical URL:** https://soccerportalx.com/travel#city-new-york

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## Matches Hosted

**8 matches** — Final, Semi-Final, Group Stage

## Getting Around

- **Metro / rail:** Meadowlands Rail Line from Secaucus Junction (NJ Transit)
- **Bus:** NJ Transit Bus 160, 161, 164 from Port Authority
- **Parking:** 30,000+ spots across multiple lots, open 5hrs before kickoff
- **Airport:** EWR Newark (12mi) · JFK (22mi) · LGA LaGuardia (11mi)

## Nearby

- **Hotels:** Hilton Meadowlands (0.3mi), Marriott Saddle Brook (2mi), Manhattan hotels (8mi)
- **Restaurants:** American Dream Mall (2mi), Meadowlands Racetrack dining, Route 17 restaurants
- **Fan Zone:** FIFA Fan Festival at Times Square (12mi), Hudson Yards Fan Zone

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*More detail at [https://soccerportalx.com/travel](https://soccerportalx.com/travel) — SoccerPortalX, your FIFA 2026 World Cup destination.*