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The cost of FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets may price out the tourists that New York and New Jersey have been expecting.
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The cost of FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets may price out the tourists that New York and New Jersey have been expecting.
A World Cup final ticket at MetLife Stadium would cost between $4,000 and $9,000.
The 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup schedule has been released, including the slate of matches coming to MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
The countdown is on for the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup. MetLife Stadium will host eight matches next summer.
The 2026 Men's World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico next summer.
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The first opportunity to get your hands on FIFA 2026 World Cup tickets started at 11 a.m. on Wednesday and will run until 11 a.m. on Sept. 19.
But it isn't open to everyone. The process on the world soccer governing body's website is a bit complicated, and only available to Visa cardholders. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
The first opportunity to secure tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches in East Rutherford, New Jersey, is underway.
The first chance at pre-sale tickets opens at 11 a.m. Wednesday, as the countdown is on for the local games at MetLife Stadium.
MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, came alive Sunday with excitement for the FIFA Club World Cup Final.
MetLife Stadium in New Jersey came alive Sunday with excitement for the FIFA Club World Cup Final. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian spoke with football fans who say this is all part of the excitement leading up to next year's World Cup.
Two of Europe's biggest soccer clubs are set to clash this weekend in New Jersey. English side Chelsea and France's Paris Saint-Germahn will face off in the final of the FIFA Club World Cup at Metlife Stadium. Kevin Egan, host at MLS Season Pass and play-by-play commentator at DAZN, previews the matchup.
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The FIFA Club World Cup is being played in the U.S. this year, with a handful of games, including the championship, at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
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The FIFA World Cup final will have a halftime show for the first time in history when it comes to New Jersey's MetLife Stadium in 2026.
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Officials said the event is expected to bring $2 billion in revenue and 14,000 jobs to the region.
Officials said the event is expected to bring $2 billion in revenue and 14,000 jobs to the region. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup final is coming to MetLife Stadium, and people are already wondering how to get tickets to the world's biggest game.
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