2026 World Cup Live Updates: New York New Jersey Stadium matches, security and more

Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced that the Spanish-language coverage of World Cup matches will be livestreamed on 200 LinkNYC kiosks across New York City.

Five marquee World Cup matches are set to stream on the kiosks citywide from June 19 through July 19.

"New York is a city of sidewalks as much as it is stadiums, and this summer the World Cup belongs to both," saidMayor Mamdani. "You shouldn't need a ticket to MetLife to feel connected to the world's game. Whether you're heading home from work, meeting friends, or just walking to the bodega, you'll have a chance to stop, watch and share in a moment that brings incredible soccer moments directly to you."

The U.S. Men's National Team faces Australia at 3 p.m. Friday afternoon, the only match in the U.S. group that is not played at night. Watch parties will be held throughout the Tri-State area.

Nassau is holding a 3 p.m. free, ticketed watch party at the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre in Eisenhower Park, East Meadow.

UBS Arena in Elmont is hosting an International Soccer Watch Party, public screening of USA v. Australia and Haiti v. Brazil. Tickets are $10.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani is attending a USMNT Watch Party at 4 p.m.

NJ Gov. Mikie Sherrill is attending Fort Lee's First FIFA World Cup 2026 Watch Party on the lawn of the Jack Alter Community Center, 1355 Inwood Terrace, Fort Lee.

Other than your run of the mill Amtrak switch issue, the first weekday World Cup game coupled with the evening commute, went off without a major hitch.

Eyewitness News reporter Sonia Rincon has a look at what seemed to work for commuters on Tuesday.

Eyewitness News reporter Sonia Rincon has a look at what seemed to work for commuters on match day.

Due to congestion resulting from an earlier Amtrak switch issue near Secaucus, NJ TRANSIT rail service is subject to up to 30-minute delays into and out of Penn Station New York.

It comes amid the first weekday World Cup match at New York New Jersey Stadium, which was already creating frustrations for commuters on Tuesday.