By: Steve Webner Staff Writer for World Liberty TV

Opening today, the NYNJ World Cup 26 & Telemundo Fan Village at Rockefeller Center becomes the global gathering place for soccer fans and the heart of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ celebration.

Rockefeller Center brings together 14 FIFA commercial partners to celebrate the world’s game at New York City’s most iconic destination.

The Fan Village will feature live match broadcasts, the exclusive FIFA Museum presented by Hyundai, fan activities and giveaways, photo moments, programmed events, specialty food and drink, official FIFA World Cup 2026™ merchandise shops, and more.

The Fan Village is open Monday, July 6 through Sunday, July 19, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. ET on match days and 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET on non-match days.

Featured Experiences: The Pitch featuring Live Spanish-Language Match Broadcasts by Telemundo

At the heart of the Fan Village, The Rink at Rockefeller Center is transformed into a first-of-its kind soccer field and live match viewing destination with daily broadcasts from Telemundo on jumbo 26-foot LED screens. Between matches, fans can experience youth clinics, movie nights, themed games, and more.

Champions’ Garden: Rockefeller Center’s Channel Gardens has been transformed into Champions’ Garden, a tribute to the eight championship-winning nations that have hoisted the FIFA World Cup™ trophy, celebrating the history and spirit of the tournament with a photo exhibition curated by the FIFA Museum.

The experience features oversized soccer inspired installations created in collaboration with the LEGO Group and viral florist Mr. Flower Fantastic.

Global Fan Plaza: Across Rockefeller Plaza, multiple fan engagement pop-ups will bring the energy of the World Cup to life through interactive experiences, giveaways, photo moments, games, food and beverage offerings, and fan-driven activities.

Top of the Rock, NYNJ World Cup 26 Official Viewpoint: Top of the Rock Observation Deck features a NYNJ World Cup 26 Official Viewpoint experience, taking fans 70 floors above Manhattan for live Spanish-language match broadcasts, exclusive FIFA World Cup 2026™ merchandise discounts, special photo moments, fan giveaways, and more.

The FIFA Museum Presented by Hyundai: The FIFA Museum presented by Hyundai Motor Company brings the special exhibition “Legacies of Champions” to Rockefeller Center through July 19, celebrating nearly a century of FIFA World Cup™ history.

Hyundai’s longstanding journey with FIFA will also be showcased. Admission is free with a timed-entry ticket, and priority access can also be added to Top of the Rock tickets purchased through July 19.

There is so many companies who are sponsoring major events, during NYNJ World Cup 26 & Telemundo Fan Village at Rockefeller Center.

The good thing is that all these events are free, everyone can have a FIFA 2026, experience.

ABOUT ROCKEFELLER CENTER: For more than 90 years, Rockefeller Center has been a global icon in the heart of New York City. Conceived by John D. Rockefeller Jr. as a “city within the city,” the Center comprises 13 buildings connected by an underground concourse.

Under the stewardship of owner and operator Tishman Speyer, the Center has become the city’s most dynamic place to work, play, dine, shop, and celebrate.

Rockefeller Center is home to New York’s leading attractions including The Rink, offering ice skating from

October to March each year; and the Top of the Rock Observation Deck, featuring two experiences: The Beam, recreating the iconic 1932 photo, and SKYLIFT, elevating visitors on an open-air glass platform three stories above 30 Rock’s 70th-floor rooftop for unrivaled, unobstructed 360-degree views.

Live entertainment is offered throughout the year across NBC Studios, Radio City Music Hall, the Today Show Summer Concert Series, and iNDIEPLAZA by Rough Trade.

The Center stretches along Fifth Avenue and offers nearly 50 shops on two levels for discerning shoppers seeking the best in global and local brands. The Center is also a coveted retail destination for families and kids, featuring flagship stores from LEGO, FAO Schwarz, Nintendo, and McNally Jackson.

The Channel Gardens at Rockefeller Center, located between Fifth Avenue and The Rink, offer a thoughtfully curated retail experience.

Lined with vibrant seasonal plantings and fountains, this elegant corridor is home to distinguished brands including Aesop, Tiffany & Co., and Todd Snyder—creating a distinctive shopping destination in the heart of Midtown Manhattan.

Hailed by The New York Times as the “Restaurant Event of the Year,” the Center is home to restaurants by Michelin-starred and James Beard-winning chefs such as NARO, Le Rock, and Jupiter, as well as casual eateries such as Daily Provisions, Ace’s Pizza, and Black Seed Bagels. Rockefeller Center is also home to Under 30 Rock, a curated collection of day-to-night restaurants, bars, takeaway counters and shops under 30 Rockefeller Plaza.

The varied selection of dining options includes affordable destinations from family-friendly spots to lively bars.

Located on Rockefeller Center’s Rink Level, just steps from the iconic skating rink and accessible via the Rockefeller Center subway stop and elevators on the north and south side of the main plaza, Under 30 Rock is a microcosm of New York City’s vibrant and diverse dining options.

About the New York New Jersey 2026 World Cup Host Committee: The FIFA World Cup 2026™ New York New Jersey Host Committee: Is the local organizing body responsible for delivering eight FIFA World Cup 2026™ matches in the NYNJ region, including the Final match.

The organization coordinates between key city and state stakeholders and FIFA to ensure world-class planning and delivery of infrastructure, facilities and services.

The committee’s goal is to create the most engaging, accessible and impactful FIFA World Cup 2026™ experience for all fans, athletes, partners and NYNJ communities.

About NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises: NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises leads the media industry in the production and distribution of Spanish-language content for U.S. Hispanics and audiences around the world. The company serves U.S. Hispanics through its national broadcast network, the cable network Universo, and digital platforms including the Telemundo app, a suite of FAST channels, and streaming services, such as Peacock, among others.

The Telemundo Network offers Spanish-language entertainment, news, and sports content reaching 95% of U.S. Hispanic TV households in 210 markets through 30 owned stations and 91 affiliate stations. Telemundo also owns an independent station serving Puerto Rico.

Anchored on Telemundo Studios, the network is the #1 producer of scripted Spanish-language content in the U.S., and the only network to produce original content specifically for US Hispanic audiences.

Offering over 600 hours of reality TV shows a year, and top-rated live specials such as the Billboard Latin Music Awards and Miss Universe, Telemundo is considered the undisputed Home of Live TV in Hispanic media.

The network is also the exclusive Spanish-language home of the world’s two most popular sporting events, the FIFA World Cup™ and the Olympic Games. NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises is a division of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

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