Passport to Paterson: Thousands Gather as Paterson Emerges as New Jersey’s Premier World Cup Destination
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Paterson, NJ — The FIFA World Cup 2026™ fever has officially taken over Northern New Jersey. Following a massive opening weekend that drew roughly 2,000 fans to South Paterson, the city is rapidly transforming into the region’s go-to destination for multicultural soccer celebrations.
