New Jersey to pay millions while NYC gets the spotlight during ‘New York’ World Cup

NJ Taxpayers Fund $60M World Cup Costs at MetLife While NYC Branding Dominates Spotlight

Trenton, NJ — New Jersey is committing more than $60 million in public spending to host 2026 World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium, even as the event is marketed globally under the “New York” name—fueling growing frustration among state officials over costs, credit, and who ultimately benefits. The spe...