NJ Gov Phil Murphy preparing for World Cup 1 year out: 'Most-watched event in human history'

Wednesday marks exactly one year until the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off in North America, and the party got started in the state where the final will be played.

It's the first time since 1994 that the continent is playing host to the most popular sporting event in the world, and Phil Murphy's New Jersey will be the site of the final.

MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford will host eight matches total, including five in the group stage and games in both the rounds of 32 and 16.

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In speaking to the media on Wednesday at Liberty State Park in Jersey City, the location of the official 2026 World Cup fan festiv...