The World Cup's Northern Exposure As the world's most anticipated sporting event prepares to descend upon New York, eight matches – including the final – will be held at MetLife Stadium in northern New Jersey.
This arrangement raises questions about the host city's priorities and the costs associated with hosting such an event.
The choice of location is puzzling, given the logistical challenges that come with transporting a massive crowd from Manhattan to a stadium outside of New York City proper.