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Stan Kroenke set for FIFA snub as Arsenal owner suffers 2026 World Cup setback

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Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke could see his plan of hosting the 2026 World Cup final at the SoFi Stadium diminished due to FIFA's requirements.

The stadium, which holds 70,000 spectators, opened in September 2020 and cost about £4billion to build. It is the home of the LA Rams of the NFL and has been selected as one of the venues to host the tournament in three years - despite never hosting a football match.

Regarded as one of the best stadiums in the world, the complex has been touted as one of the favourites to stage the final in July 2026. Despite only opening less than three years ago, the stadium has already hosted Super Bowl LVI in 2022 and is scheduled to host the CONCACAF Gold Cup Final this summer and WrestleMania 39 in April.

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