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It is one of the world’s most famous cities and so it seems inevitable that World Cup football has come to New York City. Or rather just outside it, over in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

For the second year in a row, MetLife Stadium will host a major FIFA final, having hosted the Club World Cup showpiece back in July.

The 82,500-capacity NFL stadium was opened in 2010 and was built with adjustable stands so the field can meet FIFA regulations for European football, and though the regular surface is artificial turf, grass has been laid down in the past without issue — though there have been some complaints after France’s first match there in the group stage.

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.