The governor of New Jersey leaped from his chair and raised his hands high above his head as if he had just scored the winning goal in a World Cup final.
Gathered around a TV in a lounge at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., with a group of colleagues, family and friends on Sunday, Gov.
Phil Murphy watched as Gianni Infantino, president of FIFA, announced that MetLife Stadium would be the site of the 2026 World Cup final.
“The significance of a World Cup final dwarfs anything else in global sports.
I am just beyond thrilled that we were honored with the final game.”
Persons:
Phil Murphy, Gianni Infantino, Murphy, “, Mr, ”
Organizations:
MetLife, Sunday, Gov, FIFA, New Jersey Meadowlands
Locations:
New Jersey, East Rutherford, N.J