Around The Pitch: Find Local Events, Watch Parties And More—FIFA World Cup 2026™ Is Here

A giant soccer ball in American Dream Mall in East Rutherford, New Jersey, just across from NYNJ Stadium (temporarily the new name of MetLife Stadium). Photo by Adrienne J. Romero | SOC Images.

It’s here: soccer fans from all over the world are coming together to support their countries for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, which will be spending 39 days in the North Jersey area.

With over 104 matches being played across the United States, Mexico and Canada here is everything you need to know about the upcoming match schedules, who’s hosting them and where you can watch them. 

Read our previous FIFA World Cup 2026™ coverage here!

Who’s Playing And Where Can I Watch?

Starting on Thursday, June 11 until Saturday, June 27, group stage matches will be played all across North America. The schedule is below.

You can stream all the games on Sling TV, Fubo, YouTube TV and Hulu + Live TV with Fox ONE offering a three-day trial.

(John Lugo / SOC Images)

Thursday, June 11, 2026

Friday, June 12, 2026

Saturday, June 13, 2026

Sunday, June 14, 2026

Monday, June 15, 2026

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Thursday, June 18, 2026

Friday, June 19, 2026

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Saturday, June 20, 2026

Sunday, June 21, 2026

Monday, June 22, 2026

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Thursday, June 25, 2026

Friday, June 26, 2026

Saturday, June 27, 2026

Celebrate The World Cup Culture With Hudson County Neighbors!

All across New Jersey, pockets of the state will be hosting viewing parties for the people to enjoy—even right here in Hudson County.

On June 12, Jersey City will host a “Flag City” event, presented by Goya, on Columbus Drive which will feature a live match broadcast, international cuisine, local food vendors and live entertainment.

From the Jersey City Office of Cultural Affairs, the city will be hosting three events kicking off with their Welcome to the World event on Sunday, June 21. The event will take place at Bergen Square from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. with a multicultural community event that will showcase local businesses along with middle eastern culture, centering around the Egypt versus New Zealand match.

Screenshot from jerseycityculture.org

Next up will be on Friday, July 10 and Saturday, July 11, which will be the World on Central event, hosted on Central Avenue in partnership with the Central Avenue Special Improvement District (CASID). The two-day event will help promote local businesses and show off the diverse cultures that surround Jersey City and Hudson County.

Then on Sunday July 19, the festivities will move to West Side’s Claremont Avenue for the Around the World Watch Party, broadcasting the World Cup Final and transforming the avenue with cultural zones representing different regions. 

In addition to these three events, Sports Illustrated Arena in Harrison will be hosting watch parties with multiple performances from Saturday, June 13 until July 15 with all tickets being free besides Monday, June 22 where Kygo and Kaleo will be performing.

Here is an additional list of watch parties and events near the Hudson County area:

  • June 11 to July 19: American Dream, Milburn/Short Hills
  • June 13:American Dream (World Cup Concert)
  • June 14: Overpeck Park, Bergen County
  • June 20: Taylor Park, Milburn
  • June 21:  Laurel Hill Park, Secaucus
  • June 24: Mulberry Plaza, Newark
  • June 26: Downtown East Rutherford

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