100 days to go!
On March 3, the Empire State Building lit up in a rotation of the colors of the flags of the three host countries – the United States, Canada, and Mexico – to mark 100 days to go until the FIFA World Cup 2026™.
ESB hosted a special lighting ceremony with Alex Lasry, CEO of the FIFA World Cup 26™ New York New Jersey Host Committee; JT Batson, CEO and Secretary General of the U.S. Soccer Federation; Peter Augruso, President of Canada Soccer; Iñigo Riestra López, Secretary General of the Mexican Football Federation; and The FIFA World Cup 2026™ Mascots – Maple™, Zayu™, and Clutch™.
The FIFA World Cup 2026™ will mark the first time the tournament is hosted by three countries – Canada, Mexico, and the United States – and will expand to 48 teams that compete across 16 host cities throughout North America. The tournament will kick off on Thursday, June 11, 2026. The New York New Jersey region will host multiple matches, which will include the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final at MetLife Stadium.
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