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It is one of the world’s most famous cities, and so it seems inevitable that World Cup football should come to New York City. Or rather just outside it, over in East Rutherford, N.J.
For the second year in a row, MetLife Stadium will host a major FIFA final, having hosted the Club World Cup showpiece in July 2025.
The 82,500-capacity ground was opened in 2010 and was built with adjustable stands so the field can meet FIFA regulations for football, and though the regular surface is artificial turf, grass has been laid down in the past without issue.
For FIFA purposes, the venue will be officially labelled New York New Jersey Stadium for the duration of the tournament.
While travel out to New Jersey could prove a bit of a headache for fans, there is no shortage of things to do in New York City for those based there.