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World Cup 2026 News
Latest news on teams playing and training in our region — Brazil (NJ base camp), France, Senegal, Norway, England, Croatia, Panama, and the teams playing at MetLife and Lincoln Financial. Updated April 5, 2026.
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Brazil NJ BASE CAMP — Morristown
Group C · Vinicius Jr · Raphinha · Coach: Carlo Ancelotti · Final squad announced May 18
NJ/PHI Matches
Jun 13 · MetLife
Jun 19 · Lincoln Financial
Jun 19 · Lincoln Financial
Sources close to Ancelotti confirm Neymar is expected to be left out of the final World Cup squad — his March omission appears final as the coach's selection "is quite defined."
MySportDab / World Soccer Talk · April 2026
Brazil lost 2-1 to France in a World Cup warm-up at Gillette Stadium — the same venue where France will play their Group I finale. Ancelotti says Brazil "is on the right path" despite the defeat.
Al Jazeera · March 26, 2026
Vinicius Jr., Raphinha, Endrick and Matheus Cunha headline the expected Brazil attack — with Bruno Guimarães and Casemiro anchoring midfield and Marquinhos leading the defense.
Goal.com · March 2026
Brazil will train at Columbia Park in Morristown, NJ (Red Bulls facility) and stay at The Ridge Hotel in Basking Ridge — their base camp is 60 miles from Atlantic City and 30 miles from MetLife Stadium.
SportsTravel Magazine · February 2026
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France
Group I · Kylian Mbappé · Coach: Didier Deschamps (final tournament) · World Cup favorites
NJ/PHI Matches
Jun 16 · MetLife
Jun 22 · Lincoln Financial
Jun 22 · Lincoln Financial
Mbappé scored as France beat Brazil 2-1 at Gillette Stadium in their final US warm-up — the same Foxborough pitch where France will play Norway on June 26. Ekitike added the second. Upamecano was sent off.
Al Jazeera · March 26, 2026
France then beat Colombia 3-1 with Mbappé coming off the bench — Désire Doué scored twice, Marcus Thuram once. Deschamps now heads into the World Cup squad announcement in May having won both warm-ups in the US.
Al Jazeera · March 30, 2026
Mbappé says this France squad has "more talent" than 2022 — though he cautioned "only victory can say if we're stronger." Deschamps' last tournament in charge after 13 years.
Foot Africa / Téléfoot · March 2026
Group I — Mbappé vs Haaland is the match of the group stage — France and Norway meet June 26 at Gillette Stadium in what will be their first-ever meeting with both stars on the pitch.
World Soccer Talk · April 2026
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Senegal BASE CAMP — Rutgers, New Brunswick
Group I · Sadio Mané · Iliman Ndiaye · Nicolas Jackson · Coach: Pape Thiaw
NJ/PHI Matches
Jun 16 · MetLife
Jun 22 · MetLife
Jun 22 · MetLife
Rutgers University in New Brunswick confirmed as Senegal's official World Cup base camp — the team will train at Rutgers' state-of-the-art facilities, just miles from The Yard fan zone. NJ Mayor Jim Cahill officially welcomed the squad.
New Brunswick Today · March 2026
Senegal went unbeaten in qualification and boast one of Africa's strongest ever squads — Sadio Mané (Al-Nassr), Iliman Ndiaye, Nicolas Jackson (Chelsea) lead the attack. This is the Lions of Teranga's third consecutive World Cup.
FourFourTwo · 2026
Senegal face France (Jun 16) and Norway (Jun 22) — both at MetLife Stadium, just 30 miles from Atlantic City. Senegal also beat England 3-1 in a June 2025 friendly. Mané is expected to make this his final World Cup at 34.
ESPN / FourFourTwo
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Norway
Group I · Erling Haaland · Martin Ødegaard · First World Cup since 1998 · Base camp: Greensboro, NC
NJ/PHI Matches
Jun 22 · MetLife
Haaland scored 16 goals in qualifying — a staggering haul — while Ødegaard added 7 assists. Norway top their group ahead of Italy, returning to the World Cup after a 28-year absence. One of the tournament's most anticipated stories.
UEFA.com · April 2026
Haaland vs Mbappé — the Group I finale on June 26 at Gillette Stadium is already being called one of the must-watch matches of the entire tournament. Norway vs France will be a potential top-of-group decider.
World Soccer Talk · April 2026
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England
Group L · Harry Kane · Jude Bellingham · Coach: Thomas Tuchel · Base camp: Kansas City
NJ/PHI Matches
Jun 27 · MetLife
Thomas Tuchel compared England's reliance on Harry Kane to Argentina's dependence on Messi — after a loss to Japan in a March friendly, with England sitting out of the game against the tournament hosts without their star striker.
World Soccer Talk · April 2026
England play Panama at MetLife Stadium on June 27 — Panama's Goalkeeper Óscar Córdoba vs Kane and Bellingham at the Meadowlands will be a must-watch late group stage match. England close their group campaign in NJ.
CBS Sports / Yahoo Sports
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Germany vs Ecuador — Group E
Germany base camp: Winston-Salem, NC · Both teams face off at MetLife Stadium June 25
NJ Match
Jun 25 · MetLife
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Germany arrive with Florian Wirtz leading a new generation — Julian Nagelsmann's side bounced back from early qualification wobbles with a 6-0 win over Slovakia to book their spot. Their match against Ecuador at MetLife is a key Group E decider.
UEFA.com · April 2026
Latest Tournament News — Updated April 5, 2026
ESPN / Multiple Sources
Bosnia, Czechia, Sweden, Türkiye complete European quota. DR Congo and Iraq win intercontinental playoffs. Italy miss their third straight World Cup after penalty shootout loss to Bosnia.
beIN Sports
Preliminary lists of 35-55 players due May 11. Final 26-man squads must be submitted before each team's first match. Injury replacements allowed up to 24 hours before first game.
Yahoo Sports
Full schedule with venues and times for all 104 matches across the US, Canada and Mexico — including every NJ and Philadelphia fixture.
Al Jazeera
Iraq edged Bolivia 2-1 in the intercontinental playoff final to complete the 48-team field. DR Congo beat Jamaica 1-0 in the other final.
Mappr
Italy, Denmark, Poland, Nigeria, Wales, Cameroon and Serbia all miss out. First-time qualifiers: Cape Verde, Curaçao, Jordan, Uzbekistan, DR Congo (for this era).
FIFA.com
Official FIFA news, squad announcements, match previews and tournament updates. The definitive source for all World Cup 2026 information.
CBS Sports
Complete breakdown of the US Men's National Team's path — Group D with Paraguay, Australia and Türkiye. USA opens June 12 in Los Angeles.
World Soccer Talk
Running tracker of all 48 qualified teams and notable eliminations. Includes Argentina's Messi status update and Tuchel's England assessment.
Teams & News — MetLife Stadium Matches (NJ) · 8 Matches Including the Final
FIFA / NYNJ Host Committee
Home to 8 World Cup matches including the July 19 Final. Capacity 82,500. Official transportation, parking, tickets and fan info from the NYNJ Host Committee.
Al Jazeera
France defeated Brazil at Gillette Stadium in a potential World Cup Final preview. Both teams will meet at MetLife (Jun 16 Senegal/France, Jun 13 Brazil/Morocco). A mouth-watering prospect.
World Soccer Talk
France and Norway meet June 26 at Gillette — but both teams play multiple MetLife matches. Norway vs Senegal at MetLife (Jun 22) is another Group I showdown at the Meadowlands.
NJ Transit
Official NJ Transit guide to World Cup match travel. Secaucus Junction transfer point. Special Meadowlands Rail service for ticketholders. New $100M Transitway bus supplement.
beIN Sports
Brazil's expected squad for their June 13 MetLife opener features Vinicius Jr., Raphinha, Endrick and Gabriel Martinelli — but not the country's all-time leading scorer Neymar.
WorldCupAC.com
Step-by-step guide from Atlantic City to MetLife Stadium via NJ Transit, plus driving, rideshare, and parking options. Updated with latest NJ Transit World Cup service info.
Teams & News — Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia · 6 Matches
FIFA / CBS Sports
Ivory Coast vs Ecuador (Jun 14), Brazil vs Haiti (Jun 19), France vs Iraq (Jun 22), Curacao vs Ivory Coast (Jun 25), Croatia vs Ghana (Jun 27), Round of 16 (Jul 4).
beIN Sports
Brazil's second group game on June 19 in Philadelphia. Ancelotti's squad without Neymar will look to follow up their MetLife opener with a win over Haiti in Philly.
Goal.com
After opening vs Senegal at MetLife, France face Iraq at Lincoln Financial on June 22. Mbappé is "100% fit" after his knee return. France are the Group I favourites.
WorldCupAC.com
One NJ Transit train to Philadelphia 30th Street, then SEPTA Broad Street Line to the stadium. No Secaucus transfer. ~90 minutes total. The simpler of the two stadium trips from AC.
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