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World Cup 2026 Hosts Finalize Game-Day Access, Transit and Vendor Plans

The goal is smooth crowd flow with minimal disruption to residents and commuters.

Overview

  • In Guadalupe, Nuevo León, officials are registering households near Estadio Monterrey and issuing QR-coded windshield stickers so verified residents can drive to their homes during match-day closures.
  • The city will enforce a “FIFA Mile” perimeter that cuts private-car access and shifts the area to pedestrians, staff and emergency services on approach roads such as Pablo Livas, Exposición and Las Torres.
  • Match days will feature controlled checkpoints for stadium-goers, plus a limited tolerance window for public drinking about two hours before and after games with on-site health points for intoxicated people.
  • In the New YorkNew Jersey region, the Port Authority urged non-attendees to work from home to ease strain on transit systems during high-impact days.
  • MTA and NJ Transit will restrict access to parts of Penn Station hours before and after matches, and NJ Transit will charge about $150 round trip to MetLife Stadium, while Los Angeles County is taking vendor applications for Fan Zones through 5 p.m. on May 15.