Overview
- Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill said the 2026 World Cup games in the tri-state area will be played in New Jersey at MetLife Stadium, not in New York City.
- Sherrill suggested charging congestion-style fees to New Yorkers traveling to New Jersey for matches, though it is unclear whether she could impose such tolls on her own.
- New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said she has not discussed a traffic plan with Sherrill yet and emphasized forthcoming coordination on managing large crowds.
- NYC mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani previously said the city would be hosting eight games and pledged to name a World Cup czar to address soaring FIFA ticket prices.
- The MetLife schedule includes the first match there on June 13, 2026 and the World Cup Final on July 19, 2026, drawing major cross-river travel demand.