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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: Some businesses near 2026 FIFA World Cup stadium say tournament hasn't boosted sales

Some businesses near 2026 FIFA World Cup stadium say tournament hasn't boosted sales

Businesses located just a few miles from the stadium told News 12 on Saturday they have been surprised by the lack of activity in recent weeks.

Story image: England and Panama fans bring World Cup atmosphere to the Meadowlands

England and Panama fans bring World Cup atmosphere to the Meadowlands

Story image: NJ Transit running smoothly - but below capacity - for World Cup

NJ Transit running smoothly - but below capacity - for World Cup

Story image: Commuter Alert: World Cup game in the Meadowlands to bring heavy traffic, modified transit schedules

Commuter Alert: World Cup game in the Meadowlands to bring heavy traffic, modified transit schedules

Story image: House of Goal to bring World Cup celebration to Brooklyn

House of Goal to bring World Cup celebration to Brooklyn

House of Goal, billed by organizers as New York’s largest soccer culture festival, will open July 3 in Industry City and run through July 19.

Story image: Trump expected to attend World Cup final at MetLife and present trophy

Trump expected to attend World Cup final at MetLife and present trophy