The 2026 FIFA World Cup ultimate will formally be performed at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium.
After the riveting 2022 version in Qatar, the 2026 World Cup will happen throughout the United States, Mexico and Canada. A return to the summer time schedule will see 16 completely different cities host video games over the course of the most important sporting occasion on the planet.
And FIFA have now chosen MetLife to host the landmark ultimate on July 19, 2026. The thrilling information was delivered on Sunday by FIFA president Gianni Infantino this week, alongside rapper Drake and Kim Kardashian.
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The area is house to NFL franchises the New York Giants and New York Jets. Located in East Rutherford, New Jersey, it holds a whopping 82,500 followers, making it the most important American soccer stadium within the nation.
Both groups beforehand shared the Giants Stadium in East Rutherford earlier than opting to construct the brand new floor, the place building started in 2007 and led to 2010, instantly subsequent to it. It was designed with the 2 franchises’ preferences in thoughts, with the Giants favouring a conventional look of uncovered metal framework whereas the Jets most popular a modern and trendy look highlighted by metallic and glass.
It went on to host the Super Bowl in 2014, turning into the primary open-air stadium in chilly climate to take action. Bruno Mars led the half-time present and introduced out the Red Hot Chilli Peppers, who have been slammed as an “unnecessary” and “stale” presence.
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The band have been accused of faking their efficiency because it grew to become clear their devices have been unplugged and solely their vocals have been carried out reside. Despite the controversy, MetLife has since been house to another high-profile concert events, with the likes of Taylor Swift, Coldplay, Ed Sheeran and U2 performing there.
It is known that FIFA have been initially leaning in the direction of selecting the Dallas Cowboys’ AT&T Stadium to host the showcase ultimate, however have been swayed by the alarming Texas heatwave it skilled final yr throughout the identical time of yr.
MetLife Stadium has additionally hosted soccer matches previously, with its file attendance coming throughout Arsenal and Manchester United’s pre-season pleasant conflict on July 22, 2023. Over 82,000 followers turned as much as watch the Red Devils come out on prime towards their Premier League rivals.
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The outdated Giants Stadium had World Cup-hosting pedigree too, having hosted seven matches on the 1994 match. One of the extra memorable video games was Italy’s 2-1 semi-final win over Bulgaria, during which Roberto Baggio netted a double inside minutes of one another to take his facet to the ultimate.
The stadium itself boasts cutting-edge services. It is famend for its gorgeous structure, providing a view of the dazzling Manhattan skyline as its backdrop.
It covers greater than 2.1million sq. ft and boasts round 28,000 parking areas, which means it might deal with the plenty flooding in for the ultimate in two years’ time. There are additionally 200 suites on 4 ranges and a number of other membership areas.
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Remarkably, the stadium adapts to whichever group is taking part in there by altering its lights and décor. That’s due to its impartial backdrop, which might simply change to accommodate every World Cup nation in motion on any explicit day.
It additionally makes use of an aggressive vitality effectivity program, which incorporates photo voltaic panels to generate a few of its electrical energy. Yet even with all of the luxuries on supply, World Cup followers can be extra involved with the standard of soccer on show.
That’s due to the legacy of the pulsating 2022 version at Qatar’s Lusail Stadium. Lionel Messi’s Argentina and Kylian Mbappe’s France went back-and-forth to supply a 3-3 basic, earlier than the South American nation received on penalties.