World Cup final watch event at Kensico Dam is Sunday. How to register
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Free ticket registration was still available for the public World Cup final watch event in Westchester County this Sunday, July 19.
The registration has been open since late June for the public viewing of the live match broadcast that will be at Westchester's Kensico Dam Plaza. Registrations continue to continue to come in and availability changes as the event draws close. The cup final will start at 3 p.m. Sunday at New Jersey's MetLife Stadium. Spain and defending 2022 champion Argentina will battle it out to become the 2026 world champion in the every-four-years event.
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For the July 19 Kensico Dam Plaza viewing event, doors will open at noon. Registration is required to enter. For ticket registration and event information, go to www.NewYorkStateUnited.com
The Kensico event will include interactive soccer experiences, entertainment, food and beverage offerings, and programming "that celebrates the energy, diversity and community spirit of Westchester County and the Mid-Hudson Region."
The World Cup began June 11 with 48 nations teams competing at stadiums in the United States, Mexico and Canada. Spain overwhelmed France in the semifinal and Argentina came back from 1-0 to defeat England in the latter minutes.
“At a time when the cost of entertainment and family activities continues to rise, New York is making sure that every family has the opportunity to be part of the excitement of the 2026 World Cup,” Gov. Kathy Hochul said in a June 24 news release about the July 19 World Cup watch event at Kensico. “I am grateful to Westchester County for partnering with us to create this free community celebration and help bring the energy of the World Cup final directly to New Yorkers. Together, we're creating an experience that is accessible, affordable and memorable while continuing to invest in the future of youth soccer across our state.”
Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins said in the June news release: “The FIFA World Cup Final is the most-watched sporting event on the planet, and we're proud to help bring this global moment directly to residents here in Westchester County."
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