2026 FIFA World Cup final stadium unveiled as fans rage over 'worst option'

THE 2026 World Cup final will be held at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

During a live broadcast from Miami, FIFA announced the schedule of venues for the 48-team tournament.

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The United States, Mexico And Canada will host the extended tournament, which will take place over 39 days.

Cases were made for alternative final locations, including AT&T Stadium in Texas.

But it will be MetLife Stadium that will host the showpiece on July 19, 2026.

The 82,500-seat venue is one of seven venues where artificial surfaces must be replaced with grass for the tournament.

Fans aren't very excited about today's announcement, especially given the surface area.

MetLife Stadium is the home of the New York Giants and the New York Jets.

Earlier in this NFL season, Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers suffered a torn Achilles tendon while playing for MetLife.

When the location was finally announced, one fan wrote on social media: “This was literally the worst possible option…”

While a second commented: “MetLife grass is an injury monster. I hope they install real grass or some other surface.”

A third moaned: “Arghhhh. Thought Dallas would be the choice!”

And a fourth said: “Wait until they see that grass.”

Another added: “Have fun trying to get back to Manhattan after this match.”

However, some were more positive, with one saying, “When you think about it. NYC's travel hub and NYC and NJ's public transportation system make this the ideal choice to host a finale.”

And another wrote: “East Coast fans rejoice.”

The opening match of the tournament will be held on June 11 at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.

This iconic location previously hosted the World Cup Finals in 1970 and 1986.

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