On this edition of Tiempo, we discuss how the Tri-State area is preparing for the 2026 World Cup.

New Jersey recently hosted a summit on public safety surrounding the colossal event. The Garden State's MetLife Stadium is one of several U.S. sites hosting matches.

The conversation touched on crowd behavior, security readiness and community coordination.

The event was held at Seton Hall University in South Orange and brought together leaders across professional soccer, global event security, small business development and law enforcement. The focus: to ensure the region is ready to safely welcome the soccer competition.

The public summit is part of a docuseries called "Kicking it to 2026" that will document how the World Cup will impact the communities surrounding it.

Joining us to disucss is Giovanna Aguilar, director of "Kicking it to 2026," and Kelly Brozyna from the New Jersey Small Business Development Center.

Also ahead, a new program offers free libraries inside bodegas in the Bronx.

The program is the mission of a nonprofit that wants to address the absence of bookstores and low literacy rates. They also want to expand children's interest and curiosity in books.

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