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NJ, NY launch FIFA World Cup ticket sales probe
New Jersey and New York launched an investigation into FIFA World Cup ticket sales, pricing and seat assignment practices pertaining to the eight games coming to the region, including the World Cup Final in July.
World Cup transit plan sets $150 rail fare, no parking (updated)
Officials unveil the FIFA World Cup transit plan with $150 rail tickets, no parking at MetLife Stadium and major NJ Transit changes.
NJ Transit faces World Cup transportation challenge
The agency is finalizing plans to move approximately 40,000 fans - per match - to and from NYNJ (MetLife) Stadium when the sporting event arrives this summer.
NJIT launches World Cup 2026 fan sentiment platform
New Jersey Institute of Technology unveiled an AI-powered tool to capture and evaluate real-time reactions to the tournament, providing insights into how residents experience the world’s biggest sporting event.
On the scene: Soccer, tech and media converge at Newark summit
The inaugural symposium at the Prudential Center explores the sport's future across industries as FIFA events bring billions in economic impact to New Jersey and beyond.
NJ event helps small businesses prep for World Cup
Taking place June 10, the Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey hosts a gathering at American Dream to help local ventures capitalize on the upcoming $3 billion economic opportunity.
FIFA Club World Cup reveals NJ training sites
Four top clubs, including FC Porto and Flamengo, will set up for practice at locations throughout the state ahead of the kickoff for the inaugural event later this month.
What goes into World Cup prep? New Host Committee CEO offers glimpse
NJBIZ caught up with Alex Lasry to talk about his first month on the job, how to ensure the region will benefit economically from the tournament, and what local businesses can do to catch a part of the action.
NYNJ Host Committee expands leadership team for World Cup 2026
The group named a new CEO, as well as tapped a board chair with first-hand experience in the business of soccer, as founder of Gotham FC, First Lady Tammy Murphy.
FIFA Club World Cup 2025 draw revealed, 9 matches coming to MetLife Stadium
The new tournament will serve as a dress rehearsal, of sorts, for the following year’s World Cup, the world’s largest sporting event.
FIFA taps MetLife for ‘incredible new World Cup’ in 2025
The Meadowlands' MetLife Stadium will host the final for the inaugural FIFA Club world tournament about a year before its role as venue for the FIFA World Cup 26 final. The event will feature the 32 best clubs in the world vying for the official title of FIFA Club World Champions.
