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World leaders draw nations at FIFA World Cup event<\/p>\n
President Donald Trump, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum drew their nations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.<\/p>\n
Groups, matchups and venues for the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup were unveiled Friday, Dec. 5, at the World Cup draw in Washington, D.C.<\/p>\n
According to a report from USA TODAY<\/a>, the cup is shaping up to be the largest in history featuring 48 countries (an increase from 32).<\/p>\n Read on to see when matches will be played in the New York City area, as well as to see current schedule for all matches in the opening round, and information about the New York City FIFA Fan Village.<\/p>\n When will World Cup matches be played in the New York City area?<\/p>\n Matches will be played in the New York City-metropolitan area, with games at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on the following dates:<\/p>\n Future matches in the Round of 32 and Round of 16 are to take place in late June and July, culminating in the World Cup Final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium.<\/p>\n See the full schedule for the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup below:<\/p>\n Full 2026 World Cup schedule<\/p>\n ALL TIMES EASTERN<\/p>\n June 11, 2026<\/p>\n June 12<\/p>\n June 13<\/p>\n June 14<\/p>\n June 15<\/p>\n June 16<\/p>\n June 17<\/p>\n June 18<\/p>\n June 19<\/p>\n June 20<\/p>\n June 21<\/p>\n June 22<\/p>\n June 23<\/p>\n June 24<\/p>\n June 25<\/p>\n June 26<\/p>\n June 27<\/p>\n 2026 World Cup knockout round schedule<\/p>\n What to know about the FIFA Fan Village in NYC<\/p>\n The New York\/New Jersey official Fan Village will be hosted by the NYNJ Host Committee, in partnership with Telemundo and Rockefeller Center, in Midtown Manhattan.<\/p>\n Celebrating with live match screenings, interactive experiences and cultural programming, Rockefeller Center will transform for the World Cup.<\/p>\n The celebratory atmosphere will extend across the entire Rockefeller campus. The ice rink will be transformed into a “vibrant football pitch,” the official New York\/New Jersey FIFA website<\/a> says. The pitch will be surrounded by large screens to watch live match broadcasts. From July 4 through the 19, the Top of the Rock will also be part of the Fan Village.<\/p>\n\n
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