FIFA World Cup 2026
New Jersey will be in the spotlight as it serves a critical role hosting the FIFA World Cup 2026 – including the championship final July 19. The event is expected to bring more than 1.2 million visitors from across the globe to the region.
This high-profile global event demands cross-jurisdictional collaboration in critical areas including response plans, communication, technology integration, public health, safety and security, cultural sensitivity and much more.
This page serves as a hub for vital information and preparedness resources for the New Jersey Healthcare Coalitions and members of the New Jersey Hospital Association. Check back frequently to stay informed, be prepared and ensure a safe and successful World Cup experience for fans around the world and communities across New Jersey.
Bookmark this page as we will be adding emergency information as it becomes available.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Match Schedule for PA & NY/NJ
| Event | Date | Match | Location | Stadium |
|---|
| Group Stage |
Saturday, June 13, 2026 |
Brazil v Morocco |
New York / New Jersey |
MetLife Stadium |
| Group Stage |
Sunday, June 14, 2026 |
Cote d'Ivoire v Ecuador |
Philadelphia, PA |
Lincoln Financial Field |
| Group Stage |
Tuesday, June 16, 2026 |
France v Senegal |
New York / New Jersey |
MetLife Stadium |
| Group Stage |
Friday, June 19, 2026 |
Brazil v Haiti |
Philadelphia, PA |
Lincoln Financial Field |
| Group Stage |
Monday, June 22, 2026 |
Norway v Senegal |
New York / New Jersey |
MetLife Stadium |
| Group Stage |
Monday, June 22, 2026 |
France v FIFA Play-Off 2 |
Philadelphia, PA |
Lincoln Financial Field |
| Group Stage |
Thursday, June 25, 2026 |
Ecuador v Germany |
New York / New Jersey |
MetLife Stadium |
| Group Stage |
Thursday, June 25, 2026 |
Curacao v Cote d'Ivoire |
Philadelphia, PA |
Lincoln Financial Field |
| Group Stage |
Saturday, June 27, 2026 |
Panama v England |
New York / New Jersey |
MetLife Stadium |
| Group Stage |
Saturday, June 27, 2026 |
Croatia v Ghana |
Philadelphia, PA |
Lincoln Financial Field |
| Round of 32: |
Tuesday, June 30, 2026 |
TBD |
New York / New Jersey |
MetLife Stadium |
| Round of 16: |
Saturday, July 4, 2026 |
TBD |
Philadelphia, PA |
Lincoln Financial Field |
| Round of 16: |
Sunday, July 5, 2026 |
TBD |
New York / New Jersey |
MetLife Stadium |
| Final: |
Sunday, July 19, 2026 |
TBD |
New York / New Jersey |
MetLife Stadium |
Other Information
Helpful Resources / Links
Center for Disease Control (CDC) Health Alert Network (HAN)
World Health Organization (WHO) Disease Outbreak News (DONs)
FIFA World Cup 2026 Sponsored Events
Please note that the below is not a complete list of FIFA World Cup 26 sponsored events.
Liberty State Park - FIFA Fan Festival: June 11 - July 19 | Jersey City, NJ
Lemon Hill Park - Philadelphia FIFA Fan Festival: June 11 - July 19 | Philadelphia, PA
USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center NY/NJ World Cup 26 Fan Zone: June 17 - 28 | Queens, NY
Rockefeller Center NY/NJ World Cup 26 Fan Village: July 4 - 19 | Midtown Manhattan, NY
Other Events
Please visit our Be Prepared page for other important events that will require the New Jersey Healthcare Coalitions coordination efforts.
Please note that the above-mentioned events, resources and links are not a complete list and that they are all subject to change as we approach the events.
FIFA Links
FIFA | The Home of Football official website
FIFA World Cup 26