New York Metropolis Mayor Eric Adams.
Photograph courtesy Workplace of the Mayor of the Metropolis of New York
New York Metropolis Mayor Eric Adams and New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy on Sunday, Feb. 4 celebrated FIFA’s announcement that the Host Area of New York New Jersey (NYNJ) was awarded the rights to host the FIFA World Cup 26 Remaining and 7 different matches all through the match at New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium) in East Rutherford, NJ.
“The FIFA World Cup 26 Remaining will likely be a generation-defining second for New York New Jersey, and there’s no higher place to host the world’s largest sport than the world’s largest stage,” Adams mentioned.
“New York New Jersey is prepared for North America to be the middle of the soccer world, and the historical past we’ll be making in 2026 will create lifetime recollections for followers, present new alternatives for our communities, infuse billions into our financial system, and assist form our area and propel it ahead for many years to come back,” he added.
As an advocate for this area, and a lifelong soccer fan, Murphy mentioned he was “thrilled that FIFA selected to position their belief in New York New Jersey to host the historic FIFA World Cup 26 Remaining.
“This can be a once-in-a-lifetime alternative for our whole area; internet hosting the Remaining offers NYNJ an unparalleled platform to brilliantly showcase what we stand for — range, equality, entry, and inclusion,” he mentioned.
Adams mentioned FIFA World Cup 26 would be the largest sporting occasion ever, stating that three host international locations, 16 host cities, 48 groups, and 104 matches “will unite a whole continent to showcase a momentous new match format.
“With extra international locations, cities, groups, and video games, FIFA World Cup 26 would be the most inclusive match ever, participating hundreds of thousands of followers in-person at 16 distinctive stadiums, in addition to billions of viewers worldwide,” he mentioned.
The mayor mentioned the match boasts a formidable 39-day length, with the opening match going down on June 11, 2026.
The occasion will culminate with the Remaining at New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium) on Jul. 19, 2026, “complemented by unprecedented fan experiences all through the NYNJ area,” Adams mentioned.
New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium) will host eight whole matches all through the match.
Past the historic significance, Adams mentioned internet hosting the match will likely be “tremendously useful” to the area.
The mayor mentioned the FIFA World Cup 26 matches performed at New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium), together with the Remaining, are projected to generate over $2 billion in financial impression for the NYNJ area, and to assist over 14,000 jobs.
“Furthermore, it’s anticipated that the match will convey over 1 million guests to the area, roughly half of whom will likely be non-ticketholders,” he mentioned, stating that management from each New York and New Jersey have “labored tirelessly and seamlessly collectively to place the area on show and showcase its world-class internet hosting credentials.
“With assist from companions and stakeholders, NYNJ has confirmed greater than able to dealing with logistics, security, and occasion execution all through the match and for the Remaining,” Adams added.
“This can be a memorable day for New York New Jersey,” mentioned Bruce Revman and Lauren LaRusso, co-host metropolis managers, FIFA World Cup 26 NYNJ Host Committee. “Our area’s world-class venues, transportation accessibility, and iconic cultural points of interest will ship the last word fan and participant expertise. This will likely be an epic celebration all through our numerous and vibrant group. We can’t wait to welcome the world and exhibit all that we now have to supply.”
In celebration of this milestone, landmarks throughout the area, together with the Empire State Constructing, One World Commerce Heart, MetLife Stadium, New York Metropolis Corridor, Madison Sq. Backyard, One Vanderbilt, One Bryant Park, America Dream, the Javits Heart, 425 Park Ave., Empire Retailers, One 5 One, and Sven lit up in “Girl Liberty inexperienced” Sunday night.
In step with stadiums in different host cities, MetLife Stadium will undertake a brand new venue identify for FIFA World Cup 26, New York New Jersey Stadium, Adams mentioned.
