The Mercury Prize · 2026 · live · Chatter

“FIFA's quietly told broadcasters the final is going to be 3pm Eastern, not 9pm. They want global daytime viewing in Asia. MetLife operations team is already running rehearsals. It'll be the most-watched single sporting event in history if the bracket gives them USA-Brazil or USA-Argentina.”

“Stadium pitch concerns at MetLife are real. They're prototyping a hybrid grass system this summer with three test events. If it fails the surface inspection in October, FIFA will move two group stage games to Philly.”