MetLife Stadium to remove 1,740 seats for 2026 World Cup, officials hoping to host final
1 year, 2 months ago

MetLife Stadium to remove 1,740 seats for 2026 World Cup, officials hoping to host final

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy MetLife Stadium officials plan to remove 1,740 seats to widen the field for World Cup matches as they hope to host the 2026 final but will retain a narrower surface for this year’s Copa América. The stadium in suburban East Rutherford, New Jersey, is among the contenders for the final of the expanded 48-nation, 104-game World Cup on July 19, 2026, along with AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. In fact, we have already.” FIFA requires a 75-by-115 yard field for World Cup games, although that requirement was ignored by some venues during the 1994 tournament. “We would welcome the opportunity, and I’ve said many times I welcome the opportunity to host what we would call in the States regular-season league games for any of the big European leagues at MetLife, as well.” Joe Trahan, a spokesman for the Dallas Cowboys, who run AT&T Stadium, declined comment on dimensions and possible changes.

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FIFA blocked access to inspect Azteca Stadium ahead of 2026 World Cup, claims international labour union
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

FIFA blocked access to inspect Azteca Stadium ahead of 2026 World Cup, claims international labour union

The Hindu  

An international federation of labour unions on Tuesday said FIFA denied it access to the Azteca Stadium to inspect the conditions of construction workers doing renovations ahead of the 2026 World Cup. “The role of an international organization such as BWI is to come and to be an independent inspector to see if what they are saying is true or …

FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Messi and Inter Miami to kick-off tournament against Egyptian club Al Ahly
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Messi and Inter Miami to kick-off tournament against Egyptian club Al Ahly

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will open the Club World Cup against Egyptian club Al Ahly, with Palmeiras and Porto also part of that group for the tournament that will take place in the U.S. next year. Inter Miami’s selection was widely panned by critics, the volume of that only rising after the team that won the Supporters Shield as …

The FIFA Club World Cup has venues at last – but so many questions still remain
6 months ago

The FIFA Club World Cup has venues at last – but so many questions still remain

New York Times  

The controversial Club World Cup is coming closer to fruition. It seems FIFA is, in some ways, leveraging the success of their men’s World Cup to draw interest for the Club World Cup. Gianni Infantino, Hugh Jackman and Gayle King at the Global Citizen Festival in New York Next year’s Club World Cup is also important for FIFA to course-correct …

2025 Club World Cup final to be at MetLife Stadium, site of 2026 World Cup final
6 months ago

2025 Club World Cup final to be at MetLife Stadium, site of 2026 World Cup final

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Next year’s championship of the expanded Club World Cup will be played on July 13 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, site of the 2026 World Cup final. Sites include six NFL stadiums; four Major League Soccer homes; the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, site of the 1994 World Cup final; and Camping World Stadium …

Phone deal for visiting fans at 2026 World Cup part of Verizon sponsor pact with FIFA
6 months ago

Phone deal for visiting fans at 2026 World Cup part of Verizon sponsor pact with FIFA

Associated Press  

GENEVA — Soccer fans arriving in North America for the 2026 World Cup have been promised help with their cell phone coverage from Verizon as part of a sponsor deal with FIFA announced on Tuesday. “We are going to see that all the fans have the best experiences in the stadiums.” FIFA described Verizon in a statement as “the go-to …

FIFA aims for the perfect pitch at 2026 World Cup following fields called a disaster at Copa America
6 months, 4 weeks ago

FIFA aims for the perfect pitch at 2026 World Cup following fields called a disaster at Copa America

Associated Press  

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The 2026 World Cup is coming to North America with an ambitious plan, expanding the field by 50% and spreading the soccer spectacle over 16 cities in three countries with multiple climates and elevations. When the World Cup begins in less than two years with 48 teams playing 104 matches in the U.S., Mexico and Canada, …

FIFA awards 2026 World Cup contract for high-end hospitality to NFL specialist On Location
8 months, 1 week ago

FIFA awards 2026 World Cup contract for high-end hospitality to NFL specialist On Location

Associated Press  

GENEVA — FIFA picked hospitality provider On Location to run its high-end billion-dollar program for the 2026 World Cup that will see 104 men’s games in the United States, Canada and Mexico. FIFA’s financial report for 2022 said it earned “$243 million through the sale of hospitality rights” for the World Cup in Qatar, which had just 64 games. Soccer’s …

Copa America final chaos: What we know and what it means for the 2026 World Cup
8 months, 1 week ago

Copa America final chaos: What we know and what it means for the 2026 World Cup

New York Times  

It should have been a night to remember, purely for the football. “In anticipation of tonight’s Copa America final, thousands of fans without tickets attempted to forcibly enter the stadium, putting other fans, security and law enforcement officers at extreme risk,” the statement read. “We will work with stadium leadership to ensure that a full review of tonight’s events takes …

Argentina, Canada criticize playing surface at Mercedes-Benz Stadium after Copa America opener
9 months, 1 week ago

Argentina, Canada criticize playing surface at Mercedes-Benz Stadium after Copa America opener

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — After Argentina beat Canada 2-0 in Thursday night’s Copa America opener, the teams criticized the playing surface at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. If not, Copa America will always be at lower level than the Euro.” Grass was installed after a Major League Soccer game Saturday was played on the usual artificial turf at the stadium. “It felt like walking on …

Copa America 2024 venue guide: All you need to know about the stadiums
9 months, 1 week ago

Copa America 2024 venue guide: All you need to know about the stadiums

The Hindu  

This edition of the Copa America will commence on June 21, with the defending champion Argentina taking on Canada in a Group A clash at the Mercedez Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Matches: Argentina vs Canada - June 20 United States vs Panama - June 27 Hard Rock Stadium - Miami Gardens, Florida Located on the East Coast, it will host …

How New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium won a bitter battle to host the 2026 World Cup final
1 year, 1 month ago

How New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium won a bitter battle to host the 2026 World Cup final

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Venues made impassioned pitches to Fifa for the right to stage the …

New York City to host 2026 FIFA World Cup final, Mexico gets opener
1 year, 1 month ago

New York City to host 2026 FIFA World Cup final, Mexico gets opener

Live Mint  

The FIFA World Cup 202 will be held at MetLife Stadium in New York, the organizers announced on Saturday, adding that the bid held off a strong challenge from Dallas to secure the July 19 game. FIFA president Gianni Infantino said, “The most inclusive and impactful FIFA World Cup ever is no longer a dream but a reality that will …

FIFA World Cup 2026 schedule: New Jersey awarded final of 48-team tournament; Mexico to play opener at Azteca on June 11
1 year, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2026 schedule: New Jersey awarded final of 48-team tournament; Mexico to play opener at Azteca on June 11

Hindustan Times  

New Jersey's MetLife Stadium will host the biggest clash in world football - the World Cup final - as organisers FIFA announced the match schedule for the 2026 edition of the showpiece event on Monday. With 104 games and 48 teams set to battle for the iconic trophy, the FIFA World Cup 2026 promises to be the biggest-ever edition of …

New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium to host 2026 FIFA World Cup final on July 19
1 year, 1 month ago

New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium to host 2026 FIFA World Cup final on July 19

Al Jazeera  

The 104-match tournament will open in Mexico on June 11 and will move entirely to the US from the quarterfinal round. The 2026 World Cup final will be held at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 11, world football’s governing body FIFA has announced. The 48-team World Cup will open on June 11 in Mexico City’s Estadio Azteca …

New Jersey to host 2026 World Cup final and Mexico City to stage opening game
1 year, 1 month ago

New Jersey to host 2026 World Cup final and Mexico City to stage opening game

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy MetLife Stadium in New Jersey will host the …

World Cup 2026 to begin at Mexico City’s Azteca Stadium with final in New Jersey
1 year, 1 month ago

World Cup 2026 to begin at Mexico City’s Azteca Stadium with final in New Jersey

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The 2026 World Cup will kick off Mexico …

FIFA World Cup 2026: Mexico to stage opener at Azteca, New York to host final
1 year, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2026: Mexico to stage opener at Azteca, New York to host final

The Hindu  

The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be played from June 11 to July 19, with Mexico playing opening fixture at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, the governing body of football announced on Sunday. AS IT HAPPENED: FIFA World Cup Schedule announcement highlights The United States will kick off its group stage campaign at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on …

2026 World Cup final will be played at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey
1 year, 1 month ago

2026 World Cup final will be played at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey

Associated Press  

The 2026 World Cup final will be played at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, beating out Texas and California for soccer’s showcase game. “The bigger picture is what leads up to it and what we leave behind for the decades to come.” FIFA made the announcement Sunday at a Miami television studio, allocating the opener of the 39-day tournament to …

New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium wins the 2026 World Cup final
1 year, 1 month ago

New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium wins the 2026 World Cup final

New York Times  

The 2026 men’s World Cup final will be staged at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey after FIFA, world football’s governing body, chose the venue over those in Dallas and Los Angeles. The home of the New York Giants and the New York Jets has been selected ahead of Dallas’ AT&T Stadium and L.A.’s SoFi Stadium to host world football’s most …

Why SoFi might be odd stadium out for 2026 World Cup final
1 year, 1 month ago

Why SoFi might be odd stadium out for 2026 World Cup final

LA Times  

A 21-member FIFA delegation visits SoFi Stadium in November 2021. SoFi Stadium in Inglewood could host up to eight World Cup games in 2026. That gives Arlington a huge advantage over SoFi and MetLife, said Alan Rothenberg, a former U.S. Soccer president who was the driving force behind the 1994 World Cup, still the most successful ever. It’s clear that …

2026 World Cup host coaches helped decide opening game venues: FIFA VP
1 year, 1 month ago

2026 World Cup host coaches helped decide opening game venues: FIFA VP

New York Times  

CONCACAF President and FIFA Vice President Victor Montagliani said Thursday the coaches of the United States, Mexico and Canada’s men’s national teams had input into where each team would begin the 2026 World Cup. “You have to be respectful of the team and where they may want to start to play.” Montagliani spoke to The Athletic while visiting Toronto to …

LA's SoFi Stadium 'makes last-ditch attempt to host 2026 World Cup final', despite the venue 'being ruled out by FIFA for any game at the tournament as it fails to meet capacity and pitch requirements
1 year, 2 months ago

LA's SoFi Stadium 'makes last-ditch attempt to host 2026 World Cup final', despite the venue 'being ruled out by FIFA for any game at the tournament as it fails to meet capacity and pitch requirements

Daily Mail  

Los Angeles' SoFi Stadium has made a last-ditch attempt to host the 2026 World Cup final, according to a report. The stadium, which is home to the NFL's LA Rams and LA Chargers, was thought to be the one of the final three contenders for the honor of hosting the 2026 World Cup final, however, it was reported that it …

World Cup final in 2026 'will be held at AT&T Stadium' - the Texas home of Dallas Cowboys that can hold up to 100,000 fans - with the venue 'picked by FIFA ahead of New York's MetLife Stadium'
1 year, 2 months ago

World Cup final in 2026 'will be held at AT&T Stadium' - the Texas home of Dallas Cowboys that can hold up to 100,000 fans - with the venue 'picked by FIFA ahead of New York's MetLife Stadium'

Daily Mail  

The 2026 World Cup final is set to be held at the AT&T Stadium in Dallas, with FIFA picking the venue ahead of the MetLife Stadium in New York. The AT&T Stadium in Texas is set to hos the 2026 World Cup final ahead of the MetLife Stadium The stadium has 80,000 seats but can expand to around 100,000 for …

Atlanta to host opening game, Miami gets the final for 2024 Copa América
1 year, 4 months ago

Atlanta to host opening game, Miami gets the final for 2024 Copa América

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta was awarded the 2024 Copa América opener and South Florida’s Hard Rock Stadium will host the final of the tournament, held outside of its home continent for only the second time A joint announcement was made Monday by soccer’s governing bodies of South America and of North and Central America and the Caribbean. The …

World Cup 2026 host cities: Where things stand with all 11 in the U.S.
1 year, 5 months ago

World Cup 2026 host cities: Where things stand with all 11 in the U.S.

New York Times  

It was a curious pairing that raised some eyebrows: FIFA president Gianni Infantino rubbing shoulders with Jerry Jones, the powerful owner of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys, on a Sunday afternoon inside AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Mercedes-Benz Stadium draws big crowds for Atlanta United and other soccer events Atlanta Stadium: Mercedes-Benz Stadium Capacity: 75,000 Previous World Cups: 0 He may …

Kroenkes in dispute with FIFA over SoFi Stadium deal for 2026 World Cup
1 year, 6 months ago

Kroenkes in dispute with FIFA over SoFi Stadium deal for 2026 World Cup

New York Times  

FIFA is at the centre of escalating tensions with the Kroenke family, the owners of Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium, over the terms of the agreement to be a host venue at the 2026 men’s World Cup. The importance of Los Angeles to the 2026 World Cup was underlined earlier this year when FIFA held its launch event for the branding …

Why Qatar's purpose-built 2022 FIFA World Cup venue Stadium 974 will be TORN DOWN
2 years, 3 months ago

Why Qatar's purpose-built 2022 FIFA World Cup venue Stadium 974 will be TORN DOWN

Daily Mail  

Although the World Cup will not be concluded for another couple of weeks, one of the stadiums used to host seven matches during the tournament is already being demolished. Stadium 974, located near Doha Port, was made primarily from repurposed shipping containers and is capable of being completely dismantled and put back together like Lego after it is no longer …

Where is the 2026 World Cup? The 16 host cities for men’s tournament in North America
2 years, 4 months ago

Where is the 2026 World Cup? The 16 host cities for men’s tournament in North America

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A unique pan-North American World Cup will take …

A guide to the eight stadiums hosting games at the 2022 World Cup
2 years, 4 months ago

A guide to the eight stadiums hosting games at the 2022 World Cup

LA Times  

One stadium looks like a boat, another like a giant Bedouin tent. There was nothing here before, just desert.” Here’s a look at the eight stadiums that will be hosting games at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar: Ahmad bin Ali An aerial view of Ahmad Bin Ali stadium in Umm Al Afaei, Qatar. Location: Umm Al Afaei Capacity: 40,000 …

FIFA World Cup 2023: An insight into the venues for biggest celebration of soccer
2 years, 4 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2023: An insight into the venues for biggest celebration of soccer

India TV News  

Image Source : GETTY IMAGES 1/9 FIFA World Cup 2023: An insight into the venues for biggest celebration of soccer Image Source : GETTY IMAGES 2/9 Lusail Stadium: Established in 2022, the venue has a seating capacity of 80,000 seats. Image Source : GETTY IMAGES 2023 3/9 Al Janoub Stadium: Established in 2019, the venue has a seating capacity of …

Guides to FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar stadiums in Doha
2 years, 4 months ago

Guides to FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar stadiums in Doha

The Hindu  

Eight stadiums in Doha will host 64 matches at the World Cup and the unique nature of the tournament, which is being held in one location, allows fans to attend more than one game a day, with the venues a maximum of one hour's drive from each other. Matches: Nov. 22: Argentina vs Saudi Arabia Nov. 24: Brazil vs Serbia …

FIFA Vows 'Invasion' as 2026 World Cup Venues Revealed
2 years, 9 months ago

FIFA Vows 'Invasion' as 2026 World Cup Venues Revealed

News 18  

FIFA President Gianni Infantino warned Canada, Mexico and the United States to prepare for a football “invasion” on Thursday as the host cities for the 2026 World Cup were revealed. Mexico City’s iconic Azteca Stadium — host of the 1970 and 1986 World Cup finals — was included among three Mexican venues along with the cities of Monterrey and Guadalajara. …

2026 FIFA World Cup: The USA, Mexico and Canada to Co-host; Here's the List of 16 Venues
2 years, 9 months ago

2026 FIFA World Cup: The USA, Mexico and Canada to Co-host; Here's the List of 16 Venues

News 18  

FIFA on Thursday confirmed that the United States of America, Mexico and Canada will together host the 2026 World Cup. “We congratulate the 16 FIFA World Cup Host Cities on their outstanding commitment and passion,” FIFA President Gianni Infantino said in a news release. Let’s have a look at the list of venues for FIFA 2026 World Cup co-hosted by …

The U.S. cities hosting the 2026 World Cup are announced
2 years, 9 months ago

The U.S. cities hosting the 2026 World Cup are announced

NPR  

The U.S. cities hosting the 2026 World Cup are announced Enlarge this image toggle caption Simon Bruty/Sports Illustrated/Getty Images Simon Bruty/Sports Illustrated/Getty Images Four summers from now, 48 countries will vie for the 2026 World Cup as the tournament is staged in cities across the United States, Canada and Mexico. FIFA, soccer's international governing body, announced these will be the …

Legacy and pride on the line as FIFA prepares to name 2026 World Cup host cities
2 years, 9 months ago

Legacy and pride on the line as FIFA prepares to name 2026 World Cup host cities

The Hindu  

The countdown to World Cup 2026 kicks off in earnest on Thursday, as football fans across Canada, Mexico and the United States learn whether their cities made the coveted cut to host the 48-team tournament. Four years after FIFA selected the tri-country North American bid, world football’s governing body will announce the host cities after a lengthy process shrouded in …

2022 World Cup: Your guide to the eight stadiums in Qatar
2 years, 10 months ago

2022 World Cup: Your guide to the eight stadiums in Qatar

Daily Mail  

In just under six months the 2022 FIFA World Cup will get underway in Qatar and the eight stadiums that will play host to the tournament are primed and ready. The Lusail Stadium is the showpiece venue that will host the opening fixture and the final as well as other key matches The design of the stadium is inspired by …

Qatar 2022: Your guide to the World Cup's eight stadiums
2 years, 11 months ago

Qatar 2022: Your guide to the World Cup's eight stadiums

Daily Mail  

In just over six months the 2022 FIFA World Cup will get underway in Qatar and the eight stadiums that will play host to the tournament are primed and ready. The Lusail Stadium is the showpiece venue that will host the opening fixture and the final as well as other key matches The design of the stadium is inspired by …

Pictured: The amazing Qatar World Cup 2022 stadium built from hundreds of reused SHIPPING CONTAINERS
3 years, 2 months ago

Pictured: The amazing Qatar World Cup 2022 stadium built from hundreds of reused SHIPPING CONTAINERS

Daily Mail  

The Fifa World Cup takes place in Qatar later this year and one of the contest’s eight stadiums is unlike any venue that’s ever hosted a World Cup game before. It is another example of the powerful legacy our World Cup will leave.’ Conceived by Spanish architecture firm Fenwick Iribarren, Stadium 974's design was initially inspired by Lego bricks The …

Atlanta, other US cities make pitch for 2026 FIFA World Cup
3 years, 6 months ago

Atlanta, other US cities make pitch for 2026 FIFA World Cup

The Hindu  

After being slowed by the pandemic, the race among 17 U.S. cities to land the coveted spot of hosting the 2026 World Cup is back on. Two FIFA inspectors were in Atlanta on Friday to take a look at the 72,000-seater Mercedes-Benz Stadium, home of a record-setting Major League Soccer team and centerpiece of the city's bid. FIFA vice president …

Soccer newsletter: L.A. should get plenty of 2026 World Cup matches
4 years ago

Soccer newsletter: L.A. should get plenty of 2026 World Cup matches

LA Times  

Hello, and welcome to another edition of the L.A. Times soccer newsletter. “I think I deserve it.” Swedish manager Janne Andersson, who left Ibrahimovic off the 2018 World Cup squad, said he decided to recall him for World Cup qualifiers with Kosovo and Georgia after the two had what Andersson called a “great conversation.” Ibrahimovic is Sweden’s all-time leader with …

Chicago withdraws from North America's bid to host 2026 FIFA World Cup matches due to lack of assurances, FIFA’s inflexibility
7 years ago

Chicago withdraws from North America's bid to host 2026 FIFA World Cup matches due to lack of assurances, FIFA’s inflexibility

Firstpost  

Chicago has joined Vancouver in pulling out of the chance to be a host city in a joint United State-Canada-Mexico bid for the 2026 World Cup, citing uncertainty over potential costs and FIFA’s inflexibility. “FIFA could not provide a basic level of certainty on some major unknowns that put our city and taxpayers at risk,” Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s office said …

U.S.-Canada-Mexico bidding for 2026 World Cup
7 years, 6 months ago

U.S.-Canada-Mexico bidding for 2026 World Cup

The Hindu  

Forty-one cities in Canada, Mexico and the United States have submitted bids to serve as host cities for the 2026 World Cup, officials said on Thursday. The US-Mexico-Canada World Cup bid will submit between 20-25 venues in its final bid to FIFA, with 12 locations likely to be chosen as host cities for the tournament, which will be the first …

FIFA in search for World Cup 2026 host | IndiaTV News
10 years ago

FIFA in search for World Cup 2026 host | IndiaTV News

India TV News  

FIFA kicks off 2026 World Cup bidding; 2022 start left open Zurich: Before even agreeing on a kickoff date for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, FIFA has begun the search for a host in 2026.FIFA put expected bidders Canada, Mexico and the United States on Zurich: Before even agreeing on a kickoff date for the 2022 World Cup in …

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