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Empire State Building Shines for 2026 World Cup Kickoff

3/7/2026

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The Empire State Building lit in colors of the United States, Canada, and Mexico 100 days before the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Ceremony featured Alex Lasry, CEO of the New York New Jersey Host Committee.
The World Cup 2026 will be hosted by three countries for the first time, with 48 teams across 16 cities.
The New Jersey region will host eight matches, including the final at MetLife Stadium.

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The Empire State Building lit in colors of the United States, Canada, and Mexico 100 days before the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Ceremony featured Alex Lasry, CEO of the New York New Jersey Host Committee.
The World Cup 2026 will be hosted by three countries for the first time, with 48 teams across 16 cities.
The New Jersey region will host eight matches, including the final at MetLife Stadium.