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FIFA World Cup
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: FIFA World Cup 2026: What you need to know during the big event

FIFA World Cup 2026: What you need to know during the big event

Thousands of soccer fans are expected to come to the Garden State to see the matches.

Story image: Soccer fans flock to Norwegian-Irish bar in Sunset Park for Norway Quarterfinal World Cup Fans
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Soccer fans flock to Norwegian-Irish bar in Sunset Park for Norway Quarterfinal World Cup Fans

Story image: Justin Bieber joins FIFA World Cup final halftime show lineup at MetLife Stadium
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Justin Bieber joins FIFA World Cup final halftime show lineup at MetLife Stadium

Story image: World Cup-inspired public art installation arrives in Jersey City
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World Cup-inspired public art installation arrives in Jersey City

Story image: Belgium beats US 4-1 to reach World Cup quarterfinals, taking advantage of defensive lapses

Belgium beats US 4-1 to reach World Cup quarterfinals, taking advantage of defensive lapses

While the U.S. was boosted by the presence of star forward Folarin Balogun, whose one-game red-card suspension was controversially lifted by FIFA, American defenders were at fault in a pair of first-half goals.

Story image: World Cup excitement is high in downtown Elizabeth
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World Cup excitement is high in downtown Elizabeth