As the World Cup moves into its knockout stages, fans from several countries have experienced matches in some of the United States’ top stadiums. Among those earning positive reviews throughout the tournament are Dallas Stadium in Arlington and Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California. What about the venue for the World Cup final?
After Saturday’s England-Panama match at New York New Jersey Stadium, a few English fans and journalists wondered why cities like Dallas and Los Angeles weren’t considered for the final. The biggest complaints from Saturday included the commute to the stadium in New Jersey, the stadium’s pitch and the venue’s general design.
Meanwhile, Dallas Stadium has successfully hosted five group stage matches. The venue will also host four knockout stage matchups before the tournament concludes in the New York-New Jersey area. Do you think the Dallas area would have been a better host for the final?
Here’s a look at some of the reactions from World Cup fans, journalists and followers to the New York New Jersey Stadium situation: