"MetLife Stadium is an 82,500-capacity venue in the Meadowlands, which is set to become the centre of the footballing universe as the FIFA World Cup returns to American soil for the first time in 32 years. MetLife Stadium is not located in New York City, per se. It sits in East Rutherford, New Jersey. This is a small distinction that can have a large impact on your World Cup trip planning. Especially from the financial point of view."
"The FIFA World Cup 2026 matches will be played in New Jersey. However, most of the supporters will sleep, eat, and spend money overwhelmingly in New York. This creates a logistical complication that involves crossing state lines via tunnels or bridges, ultimately adding unwanted layers to journey planning. However, it also creates a lot of different opportunities. The New York metropolitan area brings unmatched cultural depth and infrastructure capacity."
MetLife Stadium seats 82,500 and occupies 28 acres in the Meadowlands, about seven miles west of Manhattan's midtown. The venue, designated New York New Jersey Stadium for FIFA, will host eight World Cup matches in 2026. The stadium sits in East Rutherford, New Jersey, while most supporters are expected to sleep, eat, and spend money in New York City, requiring crossing state lines via tunnels or bridges. That dynamic raises logistical, timing, and financial considerations for transit, accommodation, and atmosphere. The stadium replaced Giants Stadium and emphasizes functionality over visual appeal. Planning must balance special-event transit, accommodation strategies across price points, and realistic cost expectations.
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