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FIFA World Cup Weekly Update: June 19–June 25

June 18, 2026

GNYHA is providing this weekly update to support members during the FIFA tournament and other special events impacting the New York City metropolitan area this June and July. It offers key contacts, a list of major events, and information updates.

Key Contacts

The GNYHA duty officer is available 24/7 for any unmet needs and emergencies that arise this week.

NYC Emergency Operations Center Staffing

GNYHA will staff the NYC Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and have direct contact with City, State, and Federal agencies on the dates and times below. Members should contact the listed GNYHA staffer(s) for any inquiries and needs.

Date EOC Staffing Times* Contact
June 22 3:00 p.m.–12:00 a.m.

FIFA Norway v. Senegal start: 8:00 p.m.

Lisa Fenger

lfenger@gnyha.org

347-501-2802

June 25 11:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.

FIFA Ecuador v. Germany start: 4:00 p.m.

Nicole Ziogas

nziogas@gnyha.org

646-477-6196

*Staffing times may be adjusted due to unexpected developments. GNYHA will send Sit Stat alerts to update emergency managers on any developments.

FIFA Fanfests & Other Special Events

Official FIFA-sponsored fanfests and other major special events occurring in New York and New Jersey this week are listed below.

Dates Location Venue Name
June 11–July 19 Harrison, NJ Sports Illustrated Stadium
June 11–27 Queens, NY USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center – NYNJ

World Cup 26 Queens Group Stage HQ

June 13–July 19 Brooklyn, NY Brooklyn Fan Zone – Brooklyn Bridge Park
June 21 Secaucus, NJ Flag Cities 2026 FIFA Watch Party
June 24 Newark, NJ Flag Cities 2026 FIFA Watch Party

Information Updates

  • GNYHA continues to be in touch with the United States Navy concerning International Naval Review 250 events. We will provide more information on this when available.
  • Members can sign up for Sit Stat Risk Alerts to gain situational awareness via Everbridge’s Risk Intelligence monitoring. More details on this service, which GNYHA provides to members free of charge, can be found here.
  • Additional resources for special summer events and FIFA are available on the GNYHA FIFA World Cup and Special Events website