FIFA World Cup Finals tickets: See the best prices, seats, schedule for 2026 gold medal match in New York
The FIFA World Cup is one of the most sacred tournaments in all of soccer. Players from all over participate for the ultimate bragging rights. The end goal is to become champions. Tickets are in high demand for every stage of the tournament, but one match in particular is on everyone’s list.
Who will walk out of New York New Jersey Stadium the ultimate winner when the finals come to NYC on July 19?
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New York New Jersey Stadium, also known as MetLife Stadium, is one of the biggest U.S. venues to participate in the World Cup in 2026. It’s hosted Club World Cup matches, and players thrived while playing close to the “Big Apple.” It’s hopeful the tradition will continue.
The first FIFA World Cup Finals winner was Uruguay in 1930. Argentina won in 2022. Who will win when the World Cup Finals emanate from the U.S. for the first time since 1994?
New York is the perfect home for the FIFA World Cup Finals. Here’s all you need to know regarding tickets for the 2026 game.
FIFA World Cup Finals 2026 tickets
Tickets to the 2026 World Cup are officially sold through FIFA, who will hold a handful of drawing opportunities ahead of the tournament. The next lottery opens after the Final Draw on December 5. Fans must have a FIFA ID to register.
Those who don’t want to wait and risk missing out can buy tickets for the World Cup Finals now on StubHub!
Early ticket prices start at $6,200 for category 4 seats. Category 3 starts at $7,600, category 2 at $11,800 and category 1 at $12,000.
Prices are expected to fluctuate throughout the tournament. Passes on StubHub may be higher or lower than face value.
When is the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final?
- Date: July 19, 2026
- Time: 3:00 p.m. ET
The 2026 World Cup Finals is on July 19 from New York New Jersey in East Rutherford, NJ.
New York New Jersey Stadium seating chart
Below is a seating chart of New York New Jersey Stadium for the 2026 FIFA World Cup:
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FIFA World Cup 2026 schedule, key dates
Below is a look at the schedule and key dates for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. For tickets to every match of the tournament, click here.
| Round | Dates |
| Group stage | June 11-27 |
| Round of 32 | June 28-July 3 |
| Round of 16 | July 4-7 |
| Quarterfinals | July 9-11 |
| Semifinals | July 14-15 |
| Bronze final | July 18 |
| Gold final | July 19 |
FIFA World Cup 2026 groups, teams
All 48 participating teams for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be determined in the months ahead of the tournament. However, all three host countries – USA, Mexico and Canada – have secured their automatic bids to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
A handful of non-hosting teams have officially qualified for the tournament. Additionally, the groups are finalized following the World Cup draw.
Below is a look at groups and updated teams for the FIFA World Cup.
| Group A | A1: Mexico | A2: South Africa | A3: Korea Republic | A4: EUFA D |
| Group B | B1: Canada | B2: UEFA A | B3: Qatar | B4: Switzerland |
| Group C | C1: Brazil | C2: Morocco | C3: Haiti | C4: Scotland |
| Group D | D1: USA | D2: Paraguay | D3: Australia | D4: UEFA C |
| Group E | E1: Germany | E2: Curaçao | E3: Côte d’Ivoire | E4: Ecuador |
| Group F | F1: Netherlands | F2: Japan | F3: EUFA B | F4: Tunisia |
| Group G | G1: Belgium | G2: Egypt | G3: IR Iran | G4: New Zealand |
| Group H | H1: Spain | H2: Cabo Verde | H3: Saudi Arabia | H4: Uruguay |
| Group I | I1: France | I2: Senegal | I3: FIFA Playoff 2 | I4: Norway |
| Group J | J1: Argentina | J2: Algeria | J3: Austria | J4: Jordan |
| Group K | K1: Portugal | K2: FIFA Playoff 1 | K3: Uzbekistan | K4: Colombia |
| Group L | L1: England | L2: Croati | L3: Ghana | L4: Panama |
