15 Landmarks To Illuminate Red, White and Blue for the First Match at NYNJ Stadium on Saturday, June 13
15 Landmarks To Illuminate Red and White for Canada on Monday, June 15
Governor Kathy Hochul directed New York State landmarks to illuminate for the kick-off of the FIFA World Cup 2026.
State landmarks will light up in the colors of World Cup host countries — Mexico, the United States and Canada — as the world comes together for this year’s games.
“New York is proud to celebrate the FIFA World Cup as the world’s game comes to our backyard,”Governor Hochul said.“With players and visitors coming from around the globe, this moment reflects what makes New York unique — we are home to people from every culture and every background, united by a shared love of the beautiful game of soccer and the immigrant spirit that built this state.”
On Thursday, June 11 the following landmarks will illuminate green, white and red for the opening match held in Mexico:
1WTC
Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge
Kosciuszko Bridge
The H. Carl McCall SUNY Building
State Education Building
Alfred E. Smith State Office Building
Empire State Plaza
State Fairgrounds – Main Gate & Expo Center
The “Franklin D. Roosevelt” Mid-Hudson Bridge
Grand Central Terminal - Pershing Square Viaduct
Albany International Airport Gateway
Lake Placid Olympic Center
MTA LIRR - East End Gateway at Penn Station
Fairport Lift Bridge over the Erie Canal
Moynihan Train Hall
Roosevelt Island Lighthouse
On Saturday, June 13 the following landmarks will illuminate red, white and blue for the first match held at NYNJ Stadium:
1WTC
Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge
Kosciuszko Bridge
The H. Carl McCall SUNY Building
State Education Building
Alfred E. Smith State Office Building
Empire State Plaza
State Fairgrounds – Main Gate & Expo Center
The “Franklin D. Roosevelt” Mid-Hudson Bridge
Grand Central Terminal - Pershing Square Viaduct
Albany International Airport Gateway
MTA LIRR - East End Gateway at Penn Station
Fairport Lift Bridge over the Erie Canal
Moynihan Train Hall
Roosevelt Island Lighthouse
On Monday, June 15 the following landmarks will illuminate red and white following the first match held in Canada:
1WTC
Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge
Kosciuszko Bridge
The H. Carl McCall SUNY Building
State Education Building
Alfred E. Smith State Office Building
Empire State Plaza
State Fairgrounds – Main Gate & Expo Center
The “Franklin D. Roosevelt” Mid-Hudson Bridge
Grand Central Terminal - Pershing Square Viaduct
Albany International Airport Gateway
MTA LIRR - East End Gateway at Penn Station
Fairport Lift Bridge over the Erie Canal
Moynihan Train Hall
Roosevelt Island Lighthouse