New York needs better transportation and entertainment as it hosts the 2026 World Cup

Big Apple priorities when co-hosting the next World Cup Must include figuring out how best to transport and entertain fans from around the globe, mayor eric adams Say.

After seeing the U.S. eliminated in a 3-1 loss to the Netherlands, Adams praised hosts Qatar’s public transport improvements in preparation for this year’s World Cup — and a series of fan festival Formed with musical acts and other performing artists in the city of Doha.

New York’s 2026 goals must include express bus routes throughout the Big Apple to get fans to MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, he told reporters on a video conference call.

Adams also wants to host a “fan festival,” where “fans can… vent their emotions in an organized way.”

adams he earned a reputation “Nightlife Mayor” Also boasted that since arriving in Doha, he has been walking around, including enjoying the restaurants there and even Meet briefly on Friday With the heir to the throne, Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. He declined to discuss his unscheduled visit with the Qatari leader.

Before seeing the failure of Team USA, the mayor greet Coach Greg Behalter wished the team good luck. Afterwards, Adams said the club — despite losing – Is Team USA proud of advancing to the round of 16?

“We want to tip our hats off to Team USA,” Adams said.

Adams arrived in Doha, Qatar, on Thursday to help get a better idea of ​​what New York will be like as they co-host the FIFA World Cup, and he is expected to stay until Sunday. Adams said he was paying for the trip.

New York and New Jersey have been selected to jointly host the 2026 World Cup at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Before arriving in Qatar, Adams was in Athens, Greece for the 2022 Mayors’ Summit Against Anti-Semitism. The cost of attending the summit is borne by the organizer.