The 2026 World Cup final will be held at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, FIFA announced on Sunday.
The bid held off a strong challenge from Dallas to secure the game — scheduled for July 19 — the culmination of the expanded 48-team tournament being co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.
The competition will kickoff with the opening match at Mexico City's iconic Azteca Stadium on June 11.
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