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

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

Wednesday marks exactly 1 year until tournament begins

Gov. Phil Murphy with the trophy from the World Cup, which will be played in New Jersey in 2026. It was part of Murphy’s budget address for the state's 2025 fiscal year. (Chris Pedota, NorthJersey.com / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)

A general view of MetLife Stadium prior to a game between the New York Jets and the Buffalo Bills at MetLife Stadium on Sept. 11, 2023, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Michael Owens/Getty Images)

2026 FIFA World Cup promotion is displayed at MetLife Stadium after an announcement by FIFA on Feb. 5, 2024, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Eduardo MunozAlvarez/VIEW press via Getty Images)