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Stadium Name Tapes Removed for World Cup Return
11 Jul
Summary
- Sponsor name stickers were removed from over 64,000 seats.
- Gillette Stadium hosted its last World Cup game.
- FIFA riders required all sponsor names to be removed.
Gillette Stadium has completed its hosting duties for the World Cup, with France's victory over Morocco marking the final tournament game played there. This signifies the stadium's return to its original identity, including the removal of sponsor name stickers from over 64,000 seats. These extensive efforts were a requirement of FIFA's riders for hosting World Cup matches, necessitating the complete removal of all sponsor branding. The process of applying and removing these stickers represents a significant logistical undertaking for the venue.
The World Cup's remaining five matches are scheduled to take place across Miami, Kansas City, Atlanta, Dallas, and New Jersey. Notably, SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, despite being a top-tier venue, was not selected to host a semifinal or the championship match. The championship game itself is set to be held at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
