The FIFA World Cup is officially less than two months away, and as global media coverage intensifies, the world is getting a crash course in the unique quirks of the greater New York City metropolitan area. From its complex geography to its colorful politics and economics, this region is becoming a character in its own right as the tournament approaches.

Three weeks ago, we took a deep dive into the legendary chaos of NJ Transit. This week, let’s shift focus to the stadium that will host the NYC area’s World Cup matches—a venue that, in many ways, perfectly captures the messy, thrilling buildup to the tournament.

MetLife Stadium, officially named, is the shared home of the NFL’s New York Jets and New York Giants. Here’s the kicker: despite its name, it’s not in New York at all. It sits in the neighboring state of New Jersey, a fact that has become a running joke among American football fans and a source of endless frustration for proud New Jerseyans. To add insult to injury, FIFA—which doesn’t allow sponsored stadium names to outshine its own partners—has demanded a temporary rebrand. The compromise? “New York New Jersey Stadium.” So, New Jersey, you’re at least getting a shoutout.

After the NJ Transit debacle, some foreign fans have floated the idea of skipping trains or cars entirely and simply walking from Manhattan to the stadium. If you’re one of those adventurous souls, let’s pump the brakes. Remember that bleak, highway-filled landscape Tony Soprano drives through in the opening credits of The Sopranos? That’s the Meadowlands. That’s where the stadium sits.

Walking there isn’t just impractical—it’s nearly impossible. It’s like me thinking I can stroll from Dover to Calais because it looks close on a map. Please, don’t try it. If you can afford a World Cup match ticket, you can certainly manage a train fare or what I can only assume will be a jaw-dropping parking fee. Trust us, your feet—and your sanity—will thank you.