As the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches, Bergen County is preparing for the influx of people who will be coming to New Jersey.

The county distributed bleeding control blast kits to local police departments ahead of the event.

"This kit can be deployed immediately by local police and local SWAT teams to be able to treat the people immediately for severe bleeding and trauma,” said Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco.

Bergen County has also partnered with the Meadowlands Chamber of Commerce to host a Flag Cities World Cup fan festival at Overpeck County Park. That event will take place on June 14.