Miami to Host Seven 2026 World Cup Matches

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will see Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens host seven matches, including a quarterfinal and the consolation match. MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, will host the tournament final. The U.S. team will play its opening match at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, and all three of its group matches on the West Coast. Hard Rock Stadium's selection to host high-profile matches has increased excitement and anticipation in the region, with plans for public events and the involvement of soccer icons David Beckham and Lionel Messi in the Miami host committee.