The 2026 World Cup final is scheduled for Sunday, July 19, 2026. It will be played at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Match time

  • Local kickoff: 3:00 p.m. ET
  • Some outlets have reported 3:30 p.m. ET, but the clearest official schedule listings and multiple match guides point to 3:00 p.m. ET.

Quick context

FIFA’s published schedule says the final will be on 19 July 2026. That date appears consistently across current coverage and match guides.