The FIFA World Cup is in the New York metro area for the full tournament window, from June 11 through July 19, 2026, with the NY/NJ region hosting eight matches total, including the final at MetLife Stadium. So in practical terms, the biggest NYC-area FIFA presence lasts about five and a half weeks.

What that means locally

  • First area match: June 13, 2026.
  • Last area match: July 19, 2026, the final.
  • All listed NY/NJ matches are at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford.
  • Transit and street disruptions are expected on match days, with extra subway, LIRR, Metro-North, shuttle, and traffic management measures planned.

Quick scoop

If you mean “how long will FIFA be around the NY metro area,” the answer is basically the length of the World Cup schedule there: June 11 to July 19, 2026 , with the local match stretch running from June 13 to July 19.