Tiempo: New Jersey Hosts Summit on Safety Preparations Ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup

April 12, 2026 | abc7ny.com

On this edition of Tiempo, we discuss how the Tri-State area is preparing for the 2026 World Cup. 

New Jersey recently hosted a summit on public safety surrounding the colossal event. The Garden State's MetLife Stadium is one of several U.S. sites hosting matches. 

The conversation touched on crowd behavior, security readiness and community coordination. 

The event was held at Seton Hall University in South Orange and brought together leaders across professional soccer, global event security, small business development and law enforcement. The focus: to ensure the region is ready to safely welcome the soccer competition.

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NJ SEED: World Cup events are expected to produce economic opportunities for many NJ businesses. Crowd control and event security are among the issues addressed at the recent summit. The eyes of the world will be on NJ when FIFA World Cup events are held at Met Life Stadium.