World Cup 2026: Are games happening in New York, or New Jersey?

World Cup 2026: Are games happening in New York, or New Jersey?

Fans across the world are gearing up for this year's FIFA World Cup.

Multiple games will be held in the New York City metropolitan region, but those more local to the area where it's hosted have questions: Why is it being branded as happening in New York City and New Jersey?

With only two months left until kickoff, here's where FIFA World Cup 2026 NYNJ is actually being held.

Is the World Cup happening in New Jersey or New York?

"Welcome to New York New Jersey, where the beautiful game lives in our streets and our souls," the game's website reads.

The World Cup will host eight games at MetLife Stadium, which is being branded as New York New Jersey Stadium for the event.

With World Cup qualifying now complete, national teams around the globe are turning their attention toward soccer's biggest tournament.

These are 12 incredible players to watch as they represent their countries on the World Cup stage.

Above, Sweden’s Alexander Isak plays for his national team. The forward is set to be one of the key figures for Sweden at the World Cup as he continues his role leading the attack for club and country.

Sweden's forward Viktor Gyokeres, right.

Arda Guler of Turkey, right.

Hakan Calhanoglu of Turkey

Turkey's forward Kenan Yildiz

Patrik Schick of Czechia, top.

Czechia's midfielder Tomas Soucek.

Bosnia-Herzegovina's forward Edin Dzeko, left.

Ermedin Demirovic of Bosnia-Herzegovina.

Iraq's forward Ayman Hussein, left.

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12 incredible soccer stars you need to follow in the World Cup

With World Cup qualifying now complete, national teams around the globe are turning their attention toward soccer's biggest tournament.

These are 12 incredible players to watch as they represent their countries on the World Cup stage.

Above, Sweden’s Alexander Isak plays for his national team. The forward is set to be one of the key figures for Sweden at the World Cup as he continues his role leading the attack for club and country.

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12 incredible soccer stars you need to follow in the World Cup

With World Cup qualifying now complete, national teams around the globe are turning their attention toward soccer's biggest tournament.

These are 12 incredible players to watch as they represent their countries on the World Cup stage.

Above, Sweden’s Alexander Isak plays for his national team. The forward is set to be one of the key figures for Sweden at the World Cup as he continues his role leading the attack for club and country.

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12 incredible soccer stars you need to follow in the World Cup

Sweden's forward Viktor Gyokeres, right.

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12 incredible soccer stars you need to follow in the World Cup

Arda Guler of Turkey, right.

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12 incredible soccer stars you need to follow in the World Cup

Hakan Calhanoglu of Turkey

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12 incredible soccer stars you need to follow in the World Cup

Turkey's forward Kenan Yildiz

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12 incredible soccer stars you need to follow in the World Cup

Patrik Schick of Czechia, top.

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12 incredible soccer stars you need to follow in the World Cup

Czechia's midfielder Tomas Soucek.

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12 incredible soccer stars you need to follow in the World Cup

Bosnia-Herzegovina's forward Edin Dzeko, left.

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12 incredible soccer stars you need to follow in the World Cup

Ermedin Demirovic of Bosnia-Herzegovina.

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12 incredible soccer stars you need to follow in the World Cup

Iraq's forward Ayman Hussein, left.

MetLife Stadium is in East Rutherford, New Jersey, right outside of the city.

Over 1.2 million fans are expected to be in the area for the games, meaning New York City has to plan accordingly for the event, too.

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani even named a "World Cup czar" for his administration, which has been actively making preparations for the games.

FIFA World Cup is expected to bring $3.3 billion dollars in economic activity throughout the region.

Other host countries include Mexico and Canada, with more cities in the U.S. holding matches, too.

What is the World Cup schedule for NYNJ?

The games will take place in the region for over a month, with the schedule as follows, according to the stadium:

• June 13: Brazil vs. Morocco
• June 16: France vs. Senegal
• June 22: Norway vs. Senegal
• June 25: Ecuador vs. Germany
• June 27: Panama vs. England
• June 30: Round of 32
• July 5: Round of 16
• July 19: Final

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: World Cup 2026: All of the details for New York and New Jersey matches