Prince Harry has reportedly not been invited to attend the FIFA World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Sunday 19 July, and one royal commentator has suggested that the reason he was left off the guest list may have more to do with David Beckham than with protocol. The Duke of Sussex, once a regular at major sporting events and a long‑time football fan, is said to be missing from what is expected to be one of the most high‑profile occasions of the year.
The 2026 World Cup officially kicked off on Thursday 11 June, in what organisers have billed as the biggest tournament in football history. Over 39 days, 48 teams will play a record 104 matches in stadiums across the United States, Mexico and Canada, with the final set for 19 July at the rebranded New York New Jersey Stadium, better known as MetLife; the opening fixture pitches Mexico against South Africa at 20:00 BST in Mexico City.
