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The venue for the 2026 World Cup final isn't without its critics

More than the Score
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World Service , · 22 Jun 2026 , · 24 mins

The New York-New Jersey Stadium - usually known as the MetLife Stadium - will host this year's World Cup final on 19 July. It's best known as the home of the NFL's two New York teams, the Giants and the Jets, and concerns have been raised about its suitability for football's biggest game.

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