The state-of-the-art SoFi Stadium is not big enough in Fifa’s opinion. PDO
The final stage of the next soccer World Cup is still open. SoFi Stadium, which cost almost five billion euros, was one of the favorites for a long time, but the situation has changed.
The playing field of the state-of-the-art arena that rose in Los Angeles in 2020 is not full The Times – according to the magazine’s source, Fifa’s requirements. The field is almost 20 meters too narrow.
Nor can the field be enlarged at the expense of the grandstand. The arena can now hold around 70,000 spectators, and Fifa would like the final screen to have up to 80,000 seats.
So the World Cup final might be played in New Jersey at MetLife Stadium. It can accommodate 82,500 spectators. In addition, it is located in a better time zone from the point of view of Europe and Africa.
The Copa America final was already played at MetLife Stadium in 2015, so there is experience in organizing a football tournament there.
The problem with MetLife, however, is that there is no cap. Because of this, the stadium might be too hot to play in the heat of July. SoFi Stadium, on the other hand, has a roof.
The 2026 World Cup will be held in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The semifinals and finals are planned for the United States, but the spots are still a little open.