2026 FIFA 월드컵, 뉴욕/뉴저지에 33억 달러 경제 효과 

맨해튼에 '티에리 앙리 웨이', 퀸즈에 '펠레 웨이' 조성 제안

 

Photo courtesy of Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office 

 

오는 6월 13일부터 7월 19일까지 뉴저지 메트라이프 스타디움/ NYNJ STADIUM에서 열릴 월드컵 3개 경기를 앞두고 뉴요시의회가 지역 사업체들을 지원하기 위한 일련의 법안을 발의했다.

 

이중 하이라이트는 이 6주간 뉴욕을 방문하는 관광객들이 5개 보로에서 누릴 수 있는 문화여권(Cultural Passport) 프로그램을 신설하는 것이다. 그리고, 록펠러센터에 '티에리 앙리 웨이(Thierry Henry Way)', 퀸즈에 '펠레 웨이(Pelé Way)'를 조성하는 계획도 포함되어 있다.

 

이 법안은 월드컵 기간과 7월 4일 미 독립 250주년 기념 행사 기간 동안 대규모 공공 행사 허가 승인을 제한한 가운데 나왔다. 

 

2026 월드컵은 참가국 수가 이전의 32개국에서 48개국으로 늘어난 역사상 최대 규모의 대회로 미국, 캐나다, 멕시코의 16개 도시에서 총 104경기가 펼쳐진다. 뉴욕/뉴저지 개최위원회는 8경기를 통해 약 120만명의 관광객을 끌면서 총 33억 달러의 경제적 효과가 발생할 것으로 예상하고 있다. 여기에는 관광객 지출 17억 달러, 2만 6천 개 이상의 일자리 창출, 그리고 주 및 지방세 수입 4억 3천 2백만 달러가 포함된다. 

 

# 메트라이프 스타디움 월드컵 경기 일정 MATCH SCHEDULE AT NYNJ STADIUM

6월 13일: 브라질 vs. 모로코 June 13: Brazil vs. Morocco

6월 16일: 프랑스 vs. 세네갈 June 16: France vs. Senegal

6월 22일: 노르웨이 vs. 세네갈 June 22: Norway vs. Senegal

6월 25일: 에콰도르 vs. 독일 June 25: Ecuador vs. Germany

6월 27일: 파나마 vs. 잉글랜드 June 27: Panama vs. England

6월 30일: 32강전 June 30: Round of 32

7월 5일: 16강전 July 5: Round of 16

7월 19일: FIFA 월드컵 결승전 July 19: FIFA World Cup Final

https://nynjfwc26.com/schedule 

 

 

Ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026, NYC Council Introduces Legislation to Boost Small Businesses, Expand Bathroom Access, and Prepare for Tourism Boom

 

April 16, 2026

 

New York metro area will host 8 matches expected to generate $3.3 billion in economic impact

 

Bill package also includes plan to create ‘Thierry Henry Way’ in Manhattan, ‘Pelé Way’ in Queens

 

NEW YORK, NY – Today, the New York City Council will introduce a package of legislation advancing a citywide strategy to prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and ensure the global tournament delivers meaningful economic opportunities for small businesses and New Yorkers across all five boroughs. The proposed bills would require the implementation of a cultural passport program to encourage visitation across the city, a calendar of activities, a plan to expand public bathroom access, an outreach and education program to spread awareness of common scams impacting tourists, and World Cup-inspired co-names for several thoroughfares and public places, including Thierry Henry Way in Manhattan and Pelé Way in Queens. The legislative package will be introduced during the Council’s Stated Meeting.

 

“With the World Cup coming to New York City this summer, we have a unique opportunity to drive economic activity and showcase our city to the world,” said Speaker Julie Menin. “This package ensures that the benefits don’t only stay in a few neighborhoods, but reach small businesses and communities across all five boroughs. By centering equity and accessibility, we can make this a moment that delivers for all New Yorkers.”

 

“As New York City prepares to host an event of this scale, we also have to be honest about the moment we’re in,” said Deputy Speaker Nantasha Williams. “There are real concerns around affordability, access, and whether everyday New Yorkers will feel included in what is being built around them. This legislation is about being intentional in how we respond to that. A cultural passport program creates a clear pathway to connect residents and visitors to institutions, small businesses, and community spaces across all five boroughs so the benefits of this moment are felt more equitably across the city.  If we are moving forward with something of this magnitude, then it has to be done with a clear focus on who benefits and how. That means expanding opportunity, supporting local economies, and ensuring communities see a real return from an event happening in their own city.”

 

“All eyes will be on New York during our World Cup matches and we are going to make sure that neighborhoods across the city can make the most of the moment,” said Majority Leader Shaun Abreu. “By helping New Yorkers and visitors find the watch parties, festivals, small businesses, and cultural corridors tied to the teams playing, we’ll spread the celebration and economic boost citywide. And to prepare for more people in the streets celebrating, we’re also investing in extra infrastructure to support crowds by extending bathroom hours and adding facilities in high-traffic areas.”

 

“New York City welcomes millions of visitors each year to experience everything our city has to offer and, in doing so, support our local economy,” said Deputy Leader Sandra Ung. “But for too many, that experience can be undermined by bad actors looking to take advantage of tourists unfamiliar with our city. With global events like the 2026 FIFA World Cup on the horizon, it is more important than ever that we are prepared.  By creating clear, multilingual educational materials that highlight common scams, provide safety tips, and offer straightforward guidance on how to report fraud, my legislation is about giving visitors the tools, information, and confidence they need to enjoy their time here safely. I’m proud to join Speaker Menin and my colleagues to advance this package of legislation to ensure New York City is ready to welcome the world, as well as make sure our city fully benefits from this incredible moment.”

 

“As Chair of the Council’s Economic Development Committee, I’ve been focused on the City’s preparations for hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup,” said Council Member Virginia Maloney. “I’m excited to introduce legislation naming Thierry Henry Way in Manhattan and Pelé Way in Queens honoring two global soccer icons who helped shape the modern game. Thierry Henry Way will be in the district I’m proud to represent running alongside Rockefeller Center, where hundreds of thousands of fans will gather for free viewing parties. It’s fitting that we’re connecting this global moment to our local communities and businesses ensuring that New Yorkers are a part of this once-in-a-lifetime experience whether in our stadiums or on our streets.”

 

“As we look ahead to the global stage of the FIFA World Cup and the excitement it brings to communities through events like Fan Fest, it’s only fitting that we honor one of the game’s greatest icons here at home,” said Council Member Shanel Thomas-Henry. “Co-naming this street ‘Pelé Way’ is a tribute not just to Pelé’s extraordinary legacy, but to the unifying power of soccer to bring people together across cultures, languages, and generations. In a district as diverse and vibrant as ours, this moment reflects who we are and the stories that shape our communities.”

 

The 2026 World Cup will be the largest edition of the tournament in history, expanding from 32 to 48 national teams and featuring 104 matches across 16 host cities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The tournament represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity for New York City, with significant potential for economic growth, tourism, and global visibility. The New York/New Jersey Host Committee has projected the eight matches will generate approximately $3.3 billion in total economic impact, including $1.7 billion in visitor spending, support for over 26,000 jobs, and $432 million in state and local tax revenue.

 

The legislative package being introduced today comes after an oversight hearing in February hosted by the Committee on Economic Development, chaired by Council Member Virginia Maloney,to examine the City’s preparation efforts leading into this summer’s tournament. The bills in the legislative package include:

 

-Preconsidered Introduction, sponsored by Council Member Virginia Maloney, would co-name several thoroughfares and public places, including Thierry Henry Way in Manhattan and Pelé Way in Queens.

 

-Preconsidered Introduction, sponsored by Deputy Speaker Dr. Nantasha Williams, would require the New York City Economic Development Corporation (EDC) to develop and implement a cultural passport program in consultation with the Department of Small Business Services (SBS), the Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA), and New York City Tourism + Conventions. The goal of the program would be to encourage visitation to participating sites in each borough.

 

-Preconsidered Introduction, sponsored by Majority Leader Shaun Abreu, would require the City to publish a calendar of 2026 World Cup activities, including viewing parties, recreational events, performances, street festivals, and other cultural programming. It would also require SBS to create a map of neighborhoods within the City with a significant concentration of residents or businesses sharing a cultural connection to a participating nation, and to conduct outreach to small businesses to help them maximize economic engagement during the World Cup.

 

-Preconsidered Introduction, sponsored by Majority Leader Shaun Abreu, would require the City to develop a plan to expand access to public bathrooms during the 2026 World Cup, including details of installing temporary public bathrooms, increasing frequency of bathroom maintenance, and promoting a list of public bathrooms.

 

-Preconsidered Introduction, sponsored by Deputy Leader Sandra Ung, would require the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) to create an outreach and education program to spread awareness of common scams targeting and impacting tourists.

 

-Preconsidered Resolution, sponsored by Council Member Shanel Thomas-Henry, would celebrate the arrival of the 2026 World Cup in the City of New York.

https://council.nyc.gov/press/2026/04/16/3107