Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco posted on Facebook: “I welcome the decision from Governor Mikie Sherrill‘s administration to shift away from a single Fan Fest at Liberty State Park and instead support local fan activations tied to the 2026 FIFA World Cup”
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
JERSEY CITY, NJ — In a major pivot ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Sherrill administration has officially halted plans for a massive, centralized “Fan Festival” at Liberty State Park. Instead, the state is betting on a grassroots approach, launching a $5 million local grant initiative designed to bring the World Cup spirit directly to main streets across New Jersey.
