Matches at MetLife Stadium
Five group-stage matches, one round-of-32, one semi-final (July 14), and the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final on July 19. Largest dedicated final venue in tournament history.
Legal sports betting status in New Jersey
New Jersey is the most mature US sports betting market (legal since June 2018). 15 licensed operators serve the state at a 19.75% online tax rate. NJ regulator DGE is the most experienced in the country at handling consumer complaints. Tri-state visitors crossing from New York can register the moment they enter NJ.
Best sportsbooks for visiting fans in East Rutherford
- DraftKings
- FanDuel
- BetMGM
- Caesars
- bet365
- Hard Rock Bet
MetLife is the closing chapter of the tournament. Final crowd will be the most international US sports event since the 1994 World Cup at the Rose Bowl. NJ books will push their sharpest live-betting interface here; expect the deepest prop menus and the longest live-line lifespans.
MetLife Stadium venue context
Capacity 82,500. Located in East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA. Tournament organizers selected this venue as one of 11 US host cities; the matches scheduled here represent the city's largest international sporting commitment in over a decade.
Frequently asked questions
- How many World Cup 2026 matches does East Rutherford host?
- East Rutherford hosts 8 matches at MetLife Stadium (capacity 82,500). Five group-stage matches, one round-of-32, one semi-final (July 14), and the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final on July 19. Largest dedicated final venue in tournament history.
- Can I legally bet on the World Cup in East Rutherford?
- New Jersey is the most mature US sports betting market (legal since June 2018). 15 licensed operators serve the state at a 19.75% online tax rate. NJ regulator DGE is the most experienced in the country at handling consumer complaints. Tri-state visitors crossing from New York can register the moment they enter NJ.
- Which sportsbooks are best for visiting fans in East Rutherford?
- DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, Caesars, bet365, Hard Rock Bet. MetLife is the closing chapter of the tournament. Final crowd will be the most international US sports event since the 1994 World Cup at the Rose Bowl. NJ books will push their sharpest live-betting interface here; expect the deepest prop menus and the longest live-line lifespans.