FanDuel host Kay Adams is a known soccer fan, and she was in attendance at the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup Final on Sunday, where Spain took on Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium. But instead of focusing on the action on the pitch, Adams decided to take a swing at the stadium's critics—and it backfired spectacularly.
Adams posted on X, formerly known as Twitter: "bad day for this stadium sucks twitter." The tweet was clearly meant to taunt those who have long complained about MetLife Stadium, the home of the New York Giants and New York Jets, which has often been ranked among the worst stadiums in the NFL.
But here's the thing: Adams might be a fan of the venue, but she's in the minority. MetLife Stadium has a reputation for being a logistical nightmare. Located in the Meadowlands of New Jersey, it's stuck off a major highway, far from public transit hubs, and notoriously difficult to get in and out of. Even fans who live nearby, like this reporter who's just a couple miles away in Hoboken, dread the thought of heading there for any event—game, concert, or otherwise.
The stadium itself is also widely panned for its lack of character. It's a massive iron structure with little personality, offering adequate but uninspiring views and amenities. When it comes to NFL venues, it's often near the bottom of the list.
NFL fans were quick to remind Adams of this reality. One fan wrote, "No this stadium absolutely sucks, every sky shot they do is hideous." Another added, "With grass it looks fine. They're going to remove the grass tomorrow." The criticism didn't stop there: "But it does suck. Let's showcase a stadium in the middle of swamplands with stench of linden," one fan commented. Another noted, "Pitch has seen better days. Holding on for dear life here. Dry, slow, uneven bounce and patches everywhere. Looks like they've got their sprinklers from Temu." And a local fan summed it up: "It is a terrible stadium I live 40 minutes from and go there all the time it's complete garbage."
Adams is entitled to her opinion, of course, but when it comes to MetLife Stadium, she's dead wrong. The venue's flaws are well-documented, and even the World Cup's glitz and glamour couldn't hide them. In fact, the event itself faced chaos with hours-long lines, adding to the frustration.
This isn't the first time the stadium has been in the spotlight for the wrong reasons. Earlier, FIFA faced calls to move the final due to smoke choking New York, and the venue's location has always been a sore point. Meanwhile, Melania Trump's fashion choice stole the show at the final, but the stadium's shortcomings remained a hot topic.
So, while Adams may have had a good time at the game, her defense of MetLife Stadium fell flat. The consensus among fans is clear: it's a bad stadium, and no amount of World Cup fever can change that.
