STATEMENT BY FIFA WORLD CUP 2026™ NEW YORK NEW JERSEY HOST COMMITTEE CEO ALEX LASRY FOLLOWING NORWAY VS. SENEGAL MATCH AT NEW YORK NEW JERSEY STADIUM

NEW YORK NEW JERSEY STADIUM — Following last night’s Norway vs. Senegal match at New York New Jersey Stadium, FIFA World Cup 2026™ New York New Jersey Host Committee CEO Alex Lasry released the following statement:

“Last night’s match was another huge success. We once again welcomed a sold-out crowd of more than 80,000 fans to New York New Jersey Stadium and delivered a safe, secure, and memorable matchday experience.

“Building on the success of our first two matches, last night demonstrated that our transportation, security, and operational plans are working. Despite challenging weather conditions, and in close coordination with our public safety, transportation, venue, and FIFA partners, we got 98% of fans into the stadium before kickoff and facilitated an orderly departure in under two hours — the fastest post-match egress we have achieved during the tournament to date.

“From the moment fans arrived to the final whistle, last night showed that the NYNJ Host Committee is delivering on its promise to create a world-class fan experience while executing a complex operation safely, efficiently, and successfully.”

Norway vs. Senegal Match Metrics (6/22/2026):

• Official Attendance: 80,663
• Stadium Shuttle Tickets Sold: 12,000 (Sold Out)
• First Shuttle Departure Pre Match: 3:00 PM (arrived at stadium 4:00 PM)
• Final Scheduled-Shuttle Arrival Pre-Match: 7:21PM (transportation remained operational for fans who arrived outside of transportation windows)
• First Shuttle Departure Post-Match: 10:01
• Final Full Shuttle Departure Post-Match: 11:57 (transportation remained operational until 1:00 AM)
• Average Length of Shuttle Trip to and from New York New Jersey Stadium from Midtown East:
  • 43 minutes (pre-match)
  • 40 minutes (post-match)
• Average Length of Shuttle Trip to New York New Jersey Stadium from Midtown North: 
  • 55 minutes (pre-match)
  • 42 minutes (post-match)
• Average Length of Shuttle Trip to New York New Jersey Stadium to and from the Port Authority Bus Terminal: 
  • 31 minutes (pre-match)
  • 32 minutes (post-match)
• Average length of bus trip to New York New Jersey Stadium to and from Hackensack Meridien Health: 
  • 19 minutes (pre-match)
  • 18 minutes (post-match)

France vs. Senegal Match Metrics (6/16/2026):

• Official Attendance: 80,663
• Stadium Shuttle Tickets Sold: 12,000 (Sold Out)
• First Shuttle Departure Pre Match: 10:48 AM (arrived at stadium 11:03 AM)
• Final Scheduled-Shuttle Arrival Pre-Match: 2:44 PM (transportation remained operational for fans who arrived outside of transportation windows)
• First Shuttle Departure Post-Match: 5:13 PM
• Final Full Shuttle Departure Post-Match: 7:25 PM (transportation remained operational until 8:00 PM)
• Average Length of Shuttle Trip to and from New York New Jersey Stadium from Midtown East:
  • 24 minutes (pre-match)
  • 54 minutes (post-match)
• Average Length of Shuttle Trip to New York New Jersey Stadium from Midtown North: 
  • 42 minutes (pre-match)
  • 56 minutes (post-match)
• Average Length of Shuttle Trip to New York New Jersey Stadium to and from the Port Authority Bus Terminal: 
  • 23 minutes (pre-match)
  • 35 minutes (post-match)
• Average length of bus trip to New York New Jersey Stadium to and from Hackensack Meridien Health: 
  • 10 minutes (pre-match)
  • 16 minutes (post-match)

Brazil vs. Morocco Match Metrics (6/13/2026):

• Official Attendance: 80,663
• Stadium Shuttle Tickets Sold: 16,013
• First Shuttle Departure Pre-Match: 1:55 PM
• Final Scheduled-Shuttle Arrival Pre-Match: 5:30 PM (transportation remained operational for fans who arrived outside of transportation windows)
• First Shuttle Departure Post-Match: 8:07 PM
• Final Full Shuttle Departure Post-Match: 10:28 PM (transportation will remain operational until 11:00 PM)

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