The World Cup is coming to the Meadowlands, and local officials are pledging to do all they can to make sure New Jersey cashes in. FIFA, the international governing body of soccer, announced on Sunday that MetLife Stadium will host eight games of the world's most-watched sporting event, including the final match that will crown the next world champions.

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