FIFA Club World Cup Set for MetLife Stadium in New Jersey

This year marks the inaugural hosting of the FIFA Club World Cup in the United States, with MetLife Stadium in New Jersey serving as a key venue for the tournament, including the championship match.

As a precursor to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will also take place in New York and New Jersey, this tournament showcases elite soccer clubs from across the globe.

In a notable opening match, Lionel Messi's Inter Miami faced off against Egypt's Al Ahly, resulting in a scoreless draw in Miami.

MetLife Stadium is set to host nine matches during the Club World Cup, the highest number for any venue this year. The East Rutherford location will feature five group stage games in June, followed by the semifinals and final in July.

The complete schedule for MetLife Stadium is available for fans eager to plan their attendance.

For those interested in the broader tournament schedule, additional details can be found online. Ticket information is also accessible through official channels.

Looking ahead, MetLife Stadium is confirmed to host the final of the 2026 World Cup. While tickets for next year's event are not yet available, fans can register to receive notifications about ticket sales.

The FIFA Club World Cup features 32 teams competing for the championship title. This year’s lineup includes two U.S. teams alongside 12 from Europe, six from South America, and representatives from Asia, Africa, North and Central America, and Oceania.

The distinction between the World Cup and the Club World Cup lies in their participants: national teams compete in the former, while top club teams battle it out in the latter. Major League Soccer's Inter Miami and Seattle Sounders are among this year's competitors.

The tournament format mirrors that of the World Cup, with teams divided into eight groups of four. Each team plays three matches in a round-robin format, with the top two from each group advancing to a 16-team knockout stage.

In total, 63 matches will unfold over a span of 29 days.

Matches will also be held at various venues across the country, including Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Lumen Field in Seattle, Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, GEODIS Park in Nashville, Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando, Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, and Audi Field in Washington, D.C.