Murphy called the Club World Cup a successful test for 2026 from logistics, security and fan-experience perspectives

Soccer fans endured intense heat at MetLife Stadium to watch Chelsea FC and Fluminense face off in a Club World Cup semifinal match.

“It’s more a golf green, so you can putt here,” manager Niko Kovač said after his side’s 3-2 loss. “It’s very short. But this is not the grass we are used to playing on in the Bundesliga and also in the other two stadiums.”

MetLife Stadium, opened in 2010, has become one of America's top sports and entertainment destinations despite the New York Giants' lack of success.

The U.S. president has forged a strong bond with his FIFA counterpart and will be present for Sunday's Club World Cup finale.

Country star Zach Bryan will perform three sold-out shows at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 18, 19 and 20. The original one-night event scheduled for July 20 sold out quickly, prompting the addition of two more nights due to overwhelming demand.

Night of Champions event is in the books. With WWE’s trip to Saudi Arabia behind them, the company will set its sights on bringing the Premium Live Event stage back to the tri-state area. The 2025 edition of SummerSlam will emanate from MetLife Stadium on Aug.