New Jersey pushes to front its name on MetLife World Cup signage
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New Jersey is pressing to rearrange MetLife Stadium signage to put New Jersey ahead of New York in World Cup branding for the 2026 tournament, part of a joint host-city plan that originally labeled the venue 'New York New Jersey.' The move accompanies ongoing cost tensions, with NJ Transit projecting up to $48 million in World Cup-related transit expenses and Gov. Sherrill arguing FIFA should cover transport costs while highlighting New Jersey investments. The dispute also touches ticket allocations for residents and how benefits will be distributed between the two states as the region hosts eight matches, including the final.
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