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The 2026 FIFA World Cup's final match will take place in New York and New Jersey's MetLife Stadium. This could change the future of tourism to New York City and New Jersey.
New York and New Jersey are going to host the biggest sporting event in tourism: The 2026 World Cup Final. FIFA made the announcement on Sunday.
By hosting the match, New York and New Jersey get not only the prestige but millions of dollars in visitor spending. People from all over the world are going to descend on the area to attend the game or hang at the local Fan Fest, a free public viewing of the game.
Over a billion eyes around the world will be on New York and New Jersey, giving the area