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Predict the 2026 World Cup your way
The match that decides everything. Two nations, one title, one moment that goes into history. The 2026 World Cup final is played on Sunday 19 July at MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford, New York/New Jersey) — the second-largest NFL stadium with 82,500 seats. Kickoff at 3:00 PM EDT.
Tied: extra time of 2x15 minutes, then penalties. The winner becomes world champion.
Opponents are filled in once the group stage finishes. Dates and stadiums are officially confirmed by FIFA.
The 2026 World Cup has 48 teams for the first time, and therefore a Round of 32 for the first time. Here is the full route to the world title:
Set your prediction and see which teams reach the final — and who becomes world champion.
Start predicting →The Final is played on Sunday 19th July 2026.
MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford (New York/New Jersey).
Tied: extra time of 2x15 minutes, then penalties. The winner becomes world champion.
The 2026 World Cup is the first ever with a Round of 32 (because of 48 teams). After that comes the Round of 16, then quarter-finals, semi-finals, third-place match and final.
If level after 90 minutes, extra time of 2x15 minutes follows. If still tied, penalties decide.
Last updated: 2026-06-07