MetLife Stadium in New Jersey is being renamed for the World Cup as part of FIFA rules limiting branding, according to reporting that says the venue is listed as “New York New Jersey Stadium.” The change is described as a compliance step with FIFA’s prohibition on certain branding elements, which has led to the use of an expanded location-based name rather than the stadium’s sponsor name. The coverage frames the decision as a response to FIFA requirements rather than a new dispute, noting that many residents of New Jersey were not surprised by the outcome given the country’s and region’s frequent use of broader geographic identifiers in major international events. The reports emphasize that the naming adjustment affects how the stadium appears in official World Cup contexts, while the venue remains the same physical stadium in New Jersey. No alternative venue or relocation is indicated in the available accounts.