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2026 FIFA World Cup

New York giving away 500 free World Cup tickets

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Get a tour of New York New Jersey Stadium ahead of the World Cup

The transformation is underway at MetLife Stadium ahead of its first World Cup match there on Saturday.

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NJ Transit ramps up service, staffing ahead of World Cup opener

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770 World Cup tickets to be given away free to NJ residents

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Somali World Cup referee denied entry to US: CBP

Jun 9

Iran's World Cup players wear pins for victims of deadly school strike

Jun 8

FIFA to allow some water bottles into World Cup stadiums

Jun 8

Iran's World Cup players get visas to play in US

Jun 5

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Gov. Sherrill announces 770 free tickets to World Cup

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770 World Cup tickets to be given away free to NJ residents

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World Cup watch party to be held in Central Park

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How hot conditions could impact the World Cup

High temperatures could be in place in several of the host cities during the World Cup.

Jun 5

FIFA prohibits fans from bringing refillable water bottles into World Cup stadiums

FIFA has made a late change of policy to bar World Cup fans from bringing refillable water bottles into the tournament's 16 stadiums across North America.

Jun 5

Mamdani, Hochul outline plans for transportation, safety during World Cup matches

The MTA will run additional subway, LIRR and Metro-North service on match days and to a free fan fest.

Jun 4

NYC rolls out restrictions on Midtown truck deliveries on World Cup match days

The restrictions cover 30 of the city's busiest blocks, from 30th to 60th streets, and will be in place for six hours before, and three hours after each game.

Jun 2

Uber launches $49 World Cup shuttle from MetLife to NYC on match days

Uber is offering fans a way to get home from the upcoming World Cup games.

May 30