what day is the final world cup 2026

The 2026 World Cup final is on Sunday, July 19, 2026. It’s scheduled to be played at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Quick Scoop

• Date: Sunday, July 19, 2026.

• Venue: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey.

• Local kickoff: 3 p.m. ET.

The date is the same across the major schedule announcements and match guides, so there’s strong agreement on it.