NEW YORK – Tomorrow at 4 p.m., Ecuador and Germany will face off in the fourth FIFA World Cup 2026™ match hosted at NYNJ Stadium.
Here's what New Yorkers and visitors need to know to stay safe and plan ahead.
Weather
Temperatures will reach the mid-80s, with scattered showers and isolated, non-severe thunderstorms possible in the evening.
New Yorkers should prepare to move indoors if they hear thunder, experience heavy rainfall or encounter strengthening winds.
New Yorkers and visitors can stay informed by texting SUMMER26, SUMMER26ESP or SUMMER26FRE to 692-692 to receive updates in English, Spanish and French.
Visit nyc.gov/beready for emergency preparedness information.
Transportation and Traffic
Tomorrow will be a Gridlock Alert Day.
New Yorkers should expect heavy traffic and travel delays throughout the day and are encouraged to walk, bike or take public transportation whenever possible.
Public transit remains the easiest way to get to NYNJ Stadium.
Matchgoers are encouraged to explore their transit options and purchase tickets in advance at nynjfwc26.com/getting-to-nynj-stadium/
Shuttle and bus corridors will be activated at 10 a.m. and remain in effect until 9 p.m.
Access on the following corridors and lanes will be limited to NYNJ Stadium shuttle buses, MTA local buses, Official World Cup affiliate vehicles and emergency vehicles:
- 42nd Street from First Avenue to Twelfth Avenue.
- Two lanes on Sixth Avenue from 42nd Street to 59th Street.
- Two lanes on Fifth Avenue from 42nd Street to 59th Street.
- West 40th Street between 8th Avenue and 11th Avenue.
- West 41st Street between 8th Avenue and 10th Avenue.
Select streets around Penn Station will close no later than 10 a.m. to accommodate street-level queues.
- 33rd Street between 7th Avenue and 8th Avenue and 32nd Street between 6th Avenue and 7th Avenue will reopen after 4 p.m.
- 33rd Street between 6th and 7th Avenue will reopen after 9 p.m.
Truck deliveries in Midtown will also be restricted from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. within the area bounded by 30th Street and 60th Street.
The restrictions apply only to trucks. Smaller delivery vehicles including cars, vans and cargo bikes are exempt, as are emergency vehicles, service vehicles and essential delivery providers operating within the zone.
Additional information is available in Mayor Mamdani's Midtown Transportation Plan.
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