The nearly $100 train fare from Manhattan to the suburban stadium hosting eight World Cup games, including the July 19 final, has come to symbolize one of the biggest concerns surrounding the tournament: how expensive it can be. But, can soccer fans in the New York/New Jersey area save money by walking instead? TIME senior sports correspondent Sean Gregory put that question to the test. On a hot summer afternoon, he traveled 13 miles, almost entirely on foot, from #PennStation in New York City t

Prix des places finale Coupe du Monde 2026 au MetLife Stadium

Walking to MetLife Stadium for World Cup? PSA for Europeans

A new real-grass pitch at MetLife Stadium got the finishing touches ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with tractors installing big rolls of grass specially selected for the climate. The stadium is expected to host at least eight games including the final match of the tournament on July 19. #FIFA #FIFAWorldCup #WorldCup #Soccer #Football