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FIFA World Cup

Several games for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be held at MetLife Stadium (temporarily named NYNJ Stadium during the World Cup) in East Rutherford over the course of several weeks beginning in June. The games will run from June 13 through July 19. Thousands of soccer fans are expected to come to the Garden State to see the matches. Thousands of soccer fans are expected to come to the Garden State to see the matches.

Story image: Midday World Cup match at MetLife prompts traffic planning and early school dismissals

Midday World Cup match at MetLife prompts traffic planning and early school dismissals

State officials have outlined expected traffic hotspots, while local leaders continue to monitor conditions closely.

Story image: White Plains brings FIFA World Cup fever to the streets with citywide Soccer Fest

White Plains brings FIFA World Cup fever to the streets with citywide Soccer Fest

Story image: New Jersey public transit commute to World Cup hits the mark with fans

New Jersey public transit commute to World Cup hits the mark with fans

Story image: First World Cup match at New York New Jersey Stadium ends in a draw, but brings fans together

First World Cup match at New York New Jersey Stadium ends in a draw, but brings fans together

Story image: Fans gather in the Bronx to celebrate World Cup spirit through watch parties, food and family

Fans gather in the Bronx to celebrate World Cup spirit through watch parties, food and family

Community members gathered at Bronx Terminal Market in the South Bronx as part of fan events taking place across New York City’s five boroughs, with supporters representing countries from across the globe coming together to celebrate one of the world’s biggest sporting events.

Story image: NJ Transit commute to New York New Jersey Stadium moving smoothly, CEO says

NJ Transit commute to New York New Jersey Stadium moving smoothly, CEO says