County executive requests affordable World Cup ticket access for Bergen residents
Bergen County Executive James J. Tedesco III has sent a formal letter to NYNJ FIFA World Cup Host Committee CEO Alex Lasry requesting creation of an affordable ticket access program for Bergen County residents during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
In the letter, Tedesco points to the recent announcement of a subsidized ticket initiative for New York City residents and urges the committee to establish a similar arrangement for Bergen County, which will serve as the host county for eight matches at MetLife Stadium, including the final on July 19.
“Bergen County residents will experience the day-to-day impacts of hosting this tournament more directly than perhaps any other community in the region,” Tedesco wrote. “I believe it is important that Bergen County residents also have a meaningful opportunity to share in this historic experience.”
The letter highlights the significant role Bergen County municipalities, first responders, transportation personnel, businesses, and residents will play in supporting tournament operations and logistics.
Tedesco also noted that Bergen County residents will contend with increased traffic congestion, strained roadways, and heightened public safety demands associated with hosting one of the world’s largest sporting events.
The letter was sent to the committee on May 22. — Bergen County