Hard Rock Stadium to host World Cup 2026 quarterfinal, bronze medal match

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MIAMI – We now know more about the World Cup plans for 2026.

The Final match will be played in the New York/New Jersey area.

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The USA team will play all of their matches on the West Coast.

As for Hard Rock Stadium, it will receive plenty of action.

Hard Rock and Miami will host four group stage matches.

In addition, Hard Rock will host a Round of 32 match, a quarter-final match, and the bronze medal match.


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