MetLife Stadium officials plan to remove 1,740 seats to widen the field for World Cup matches as they hope to host the 2026 final but will retain a narrower surface for this year’s Copa América. The stadium in suburban East Rutherford, New Jersey, is among the contenders for the final of the expanded 48-nation, 104-game World Cup on July 19, 2026, along with AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. “I speak on behalf of New Jersey but also as our partner of New York City, do not underestimate how aggressive we’re prepared to be to get the best package of games possible,” New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said during a telephone interview last fall.
An innovative coach who was ahead of his time, Venables brought hope to English football during the golden summer of 1996 and built its best team in 30 years. It shouldn’t have been the end, writes Richard Jolly
An innovative coach who was ahead of his time, Venables brought hope to English football during the golden summer of 1996 and built its best team in 30 years. It shouldn’t have been the end, writes Richard Jolly
Newly released records show that, in 1996, investigators in South America asked the FBI to track down Maradona’s tainted urine sample from the 1994 World Cup.
Newly released records show that, in 1996, investigators in South America asked the FBI to track down Maradona’s tainted urine sample from the 1994 World Cup.