1,000 Small Businesses Wanted: American Dream Unveils “La Plaza de Fútbol” for World Cup 2026
thje staff of the Ridgewood blog
East Rutherford NJ, The eyes of the world are turning toward MetLife Stadium, and American Dream is making sure New Jersey’s small business owners are part of the winning team.
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.