World Cup 2026

World Cup
May 15, 2026

World Cup countdown enters final stretch in NJ

New Jersey accelerates 2026 FIFA World Cup plans with lower transit fares, fan festivals, tech tools and MetLife Stadium events.

Nothing But Net: FIFA World Cup 2026 event
May 12, 2026

NJ Transit drops World Cup rail fares to $98 as tickets launch

NJ Transit lowered FIFA World Cup train fares to $98 for MetLife Stadium matches with help from sponsors.

MetLife Stadium (not pictured) will host eight matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including the July 19 Final.
May 12, 2026

Flag Cities World Cup fan fest adds events, sponsors, acts

Flag Cities is adding new events, sponsors and entertainment as the massive sports event approaches.

New Jersey Institute of Technology
May 12, 2026

NJIT launches World Cup digital hub for fans

The offering brings together transit information, event listings, dining recommendations and AI tools to help regional visitors get the most out of their stay for the marquee tournament.

Team Morocco base camp
May 11, 2026

Bohler helps Pingry secure spot as World Cup practice base

Bohler led complex design and engineering work for The Pingry School’s FIFA World Cup upgrades, preparing the campus to host Team Morocco in 2026.

Varitage Brew Works in Bloomfield
May 11, 2026

NJ restaurants, bars gear up for 2026 FIFA World Cup crowds

New Jersey bars and restaurants gear up for a surge of visitors for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with officials expecting major economic and hospitality impacts.

World Cup 2026 Community Initiative Grant Program
May 11, 2026

Excitement and tension: NJ ramps up 2026 World Cup preparations

New Jersey expands 2026 FIFA World Cup events, grants and transit plans as statewide preparations shift into execution.

NYNJ World Cup 26 Jersey Fan Hub
May 8, 2026

World Cup Fan Hub schedule announced for SI Stadium

The NYNJ World Cup 26 Jersey Fan Hub at Sports Illustrated Stadium will host match screenings, concerts and events.

MetLife Stadium
May 7, 2026

NJ Transit cuts World Cup rail fare to $105

NJ Transit lowered its FIFA World Cup round-trip rail fare to MetLife Stadium from $150 to $105 after backlash over pricing plans.

World Cup 2026 Community Initiative Grant Program
May 7, 2026

NJ grants $5M for World Cup fan events statewide

New Jersey awards $5M in World Cup grants to 34 organizations to host fan zones, festivals and watch parties to boost tourism and small businesses statewide.

Team Morocco base camp
May 5, 2026

Morocco selects NJ base for FIFA World Cup 2026 (photos)

Team Morocco will prep for FIFA World Cup 2026 at The Pingry School in Basking Ridge, joining Brazil, Senegal and Haiti in the region.

Meadowlands Chamber's "Eggs & Issues: Transportation and Mobility"
May 5, 2026

Officials detail NJ World Cup plan centered on public transit

Speaking at an event in the Meadowlands, leaders emphasized rail service and shuttle buses as primary fan transportation options to MetLife Stadium, while also addressing business concerns regarding deliveries and worker commutes.