NJ gov on petty mission to take away NY’s top billing for World Cup at MetLife Stadium
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill is advocating for a change in the signage at MetLife Stadium for the upcoming World Cup, which currently lists New York first. Sherrill's efforts aim to ensure New Jersey receives top billing, despite the event being hosted in the state. The rivalry between New Jersey and New York has intensified over this issue, with Sherrill's push seen as a response to local frustrations.
- ▪Governor Mikie Sherrill is leading efforts to change the World Cup signage at MetLife Stadium.
- ▪The current signage lists New York first, which has upset many New Jersey residents.
- ▪A compromise will allow for a sign at the fan entrance to read New Jersey/New York, but New York will still be listed first overall.
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Metro NJ Gov on petty mission to take away NY’s top billing for World Cup at MetLife Stadium By Craig McCarthy and Katherine Donlevy Published May 22, 2026, 5:29 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google New Jersey’s kicking up a real fuss. New Jersey’s governor is on a petty mission to change MetLife Stadium’s temporary signage for the World Cup after New York was given top billing for the monumental event, sources said. Gov. Mikie Sherrill has joined thousands of Garden Staters who have been boo-hooing the currently dubbed NY/NJ Stadium, saying the host state shouldn’t be the one playing second fiddle on its own turf — and their whining has seemingly earned them a consolation prize.
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