Jersey City, Newark to host FIFA World Cup fan festival events
Two of New Jersey's biggest cities, Jersey City and Newark, are joining a push to bring FIFA World Cup celebrations to local streets. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway reports.
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Two of New Jersey's biggest cities, Jersey City and Newark, are joining a push to bring FIFA World Cup celebrations to local streets. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway reports.
Several New Jersey mayors gathered Wednesday for a news conference about the premiere FIFA World Cup fan festival in northern New Jersey.
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On Tuesday morning, FIFA officials marked 100 days until the World Cup 2026 kickoff by lighting up the Empire State Building.
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A data company is finding that some Airbnb hosts in New Jersey are charging a lot for the time period around upcoming World Cup matches.
We're just six months away from New York and New Jersey hosting eight FIFA World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium, including the final on July 19. A data company is finding that some Airbnb hosts are charging a lot for that time period. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
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The first opportunity to get your hands on FIFA 2026 World Cup tickets started at 11 a.m. on Wednesday and will run until 11 a.m. on Sept. 19.
But it isn't open to everyone. The process on the world soccer governing body's website is a bit complicated, and only available to Visa cardholders. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
The first opportunity to secure tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches in East Rutherford, New Jersey, is underway.
The first chance at pre-sale tickets opens at 11 a.m. Wednesday, as the countdown is on for the local games at MetLife Stadium.
MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, came alive Sunday with excitement for the FIFA Club World Cup Final.
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