Overview

• MetLife Stadium will host eight matches—including the quarterfinal, both semifinals and the final—during the 2026 World Cup
• The report attributes $1.3 billion in labor income and $1.7 billion in spending by attendees and fans to the tournament weeks at the stadium
• Organizers forecast an influx of over 1.2 million tourists to the New York–New Jersey area for the event
• More than 26,000 jobs are expected to be created and local governments will see an estimated $432 million in state and local tax revenues
• Preparatory efforts include the 2025 Club World Cup test run, continued infrastructure investments and the rollout of regional fan zones at Liberty State Park and beyond