Rutgers hosts Senegal for World Cup, boosting NJ visibility
Rutgers University will serve as the training base for Senegal's national soccer team during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This decision is expected to boost visibility and economic activity in Central Jersey. The event highlights New Jersey's strong ties to soccer and its role on an international stage.
- ▪Senegal's national team has selected Rutgers' Miller Practice Fields as its official training base.
- ▪The presence of the team is anticipated to increase tourism and local business activity in the area.
- ▪Rutgers President William F. Tate IV emphasized the significance of hosting a World Cup team for the state.
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