A lot of hubbub has been made about the 2026 World Cup.
Headlines have swirled over the past year about a.) expensive ticket prices, b.) transit to matches, c.) the pool expanding to 48 teams, d.) coaches’ roster decisions, e.) Madonna, Shakira and BTS headlining the first-ever Final halftime show and f.) this potentially being the last tourney for Ronaldo, Neymar and Messi.
And, now, that we’re roughly two weeks out from the major tourney, we’re here to set the record straight on just how much seats cost for all games at East Rutherford, NJ’s MetLife Stadium.
If you’re planning on attending the World Cup in the Meadowlands, some tickets can be found for as low as $461 including fees on SeatGeek at the time of publication.
That’s for the June 22 match between Erling Haaland’s Norway versus Sadio Mané’s Senegal. This one is a big deal for the Norwegians who are making their first World Cup appearance in 28 years.
Other matches — including the highly-anticipated showdown between Vinicius Junior’s Brazil and Achraf Hakimi’s Morocco on June 13, which might also be the first game of Neymar’s final World Cup — have inventory starting anywhere between $751 to $8,044 including fees.
While prohibitively expensive, it’s hard to put a price on witnessing World Cup madness up close and personal.
“A World Cup game feels like a cross between an NFL championship and a global street festival,” Matador Network shared in November 2025.
“…the World Cup isn’t just a series of games. It’s a global celebration arriving in America’s backyard. Go with curiosity, cheer with the crowd, follow the rules and you’ll come home with a story far richer than the final score.”
Still need a few more details before smashing that buy button?
We’re here to help, hooligans.
Our team has everything you need to know and more about attending 2026 World Cup games at East Rutherford, NJ’s MetLife Stadium below.
World Cup MetLife Stadium ticket prices 2026
A complete calendar including all eight World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium dates, start times, teams and links to the cheapest tickets available can be found here:
| World Cup MetLife Stadium game dates | Ticket prices start at |
|---|---|
| Brazil vs. Morocco Saturday, June 13 6 p.m. | $1,381 (including fees) |
| France vs. Senegal Tuesday, June 16 3 p.m. | $751 (including fees) |
| Norway vs. Senegal Monday, June 22 8 p.m. | $461 (including fees) |
| Germany vs. Ecuador Thursday, June 25 4 p.m. | $1,032 (including fees) |
| England vs. Panama Saturday, June 27 5 p.m. | $759 (including fees) |
| Round of 32 Tuesday, June 30 5 p.m. | $780 (including fees) |
| Round of 16 Sunday, July 5 4 p.m. | $1,112 (including fees) |
| World Cup Final Sunday, July 19 3 p.m. | $8,044 (including fees) |
How to get to MetLife Stadium
Although transit to the World Cup has undoubtedly been a hot topic ahead of the tourney, there are quite a few options to get to the Meadowlands for the games (rather than walk as some out-of-towners have suggested).
These are your best bets:
• Eat the $105 round-trip cost (slashed from a previously-announced $150) and take the NJT. Trains will be running back and forth to Secaucus Junction where you can transfer to the Meadowlands rail line, which takes you two minutes away from the Stadium.
• Board the official NYNJ Stadium Shuttle. Direct round-trip buses can be picked up at the Port Authority Bus Terminal, Midtown East in Manhattan, and the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine Park-and-Ride in New Jersey. Be aware that tickets must be secured in advance through the New Jersey Transit World Cup platform. The major downside here? Potential traffic. The major upside? The Post reported that “round-trip bus fares for fans attending the 2026 FIFA World Cup have been cut by 75%…from $80 to $20.”
• Risk everything and book an Uber or Lyft. There are drop-off and pick-up zones outside MetLife. The major detractor here are likely exorbitant surge pricing and wait times. Proceed with caution here!
World Cup matches in Philadelphia
For those planning on catching a tilt or two in the City of Brotherly Love, here’s a look at the six matches set to take place at Lincoln Financial Field:
Complete 2026 World Cup schedule
Matches this year between all 48 clubs will go down at venues all over the U.S., Mexico and Canada.
To make sure you’re in the loop, you can find ESPN’s complete schedule of all matches here (including friendlies starting June 8).
Huge 2026 concerts at MetLife Stadium
Hoping to catch a concert or two this summer, too?
You’re in luck.
Many of the biggest names in music are swooping into MetLife Stadium these next few months. Here are just five of our favorites you won’t want to miss live.
• BTS (Aug. 1-2)
• Usher with Chris Brown (Aug. 7-8)
• Bruno Mars with RAYE and DJ Pee Wee (Aug. 21-22, 25-26)
• Ed Sheeran (Sept. 4-5)
• Karol G (Sept. 17-18)
What are the other events coming to the Meadowlands? Check out MetLife Stadium’s complete 2026 calendar to find the show or game for you.
This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change.
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