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Most weather reports say the air in New York and North Jersey is expected to clear somewhat over the weekend ahead of Sunday's World Cup final, but wind patterns are changeable so worth keeping an eye on.
Citi Field ahead of the Queens Classic between Gotham FC and Washington Spirit. Smog overhead caused by smoke from Canadian wildfires.
Gotham FC says tonight's Queens Classic match vs Washington Spirit at Citi Field is going ahead as planned.
New York City is engulfed in smog from Canadian wildfires ahead of the Queens Classic between Gotham FC and Washington Spirit. If air pollution levels remain above 180, the suggestion is usually to delay or postpone a match.
New York World Cup ⚽ Times Queens has been one of the highlights of a tournament at which, due to high ticket prices, many of the best fan experiences have happened away from the stadiums.
New York International FC travels to London this weekend for games vs Bishop Stortford Swifts and Clapton CFC.
New York World Cup ⚽ Times NYCFC presence at the Queens World Cup group stage fan village.
Staten Island-born Red Bull New York midfielder Adri Mehmeti interviewed on CNBC. Speaks about USMNT performance, ambition to play in the UEFA Champions League, learning from Busquets, who he wants to win the World Cup 🏴 and who he thinks will win it 🇫🇷
The "Queens Classic" between Gotham FC and Washington Spirit, taking place at Citi Field on Wednesday, is closing in on a 42,000 sellout. It will be the first NWSL game to take place in NYC, and will be the highest attended women's sporting event ever in the city.
There will be a World Cup final watch party in Central Park on July 19. The first 1,500 fans can claim up to four tickets each, and once those are gone, there is the option to enter a lottery for tickets, which closes on Wednesday. www.globalcitizen.org/en/connect/w...
Mamdani on the USMNT at the 2026 World Cup: "You have made our nation proud. You brought the people's game to life. You brought it to Seattle and Staten Island, Kansas City and Queens, Bakersfield and Brooklyn. Thank you for playing with such tenacity, creativity, and love for the beautiful game."
Justin Bieber, Madonna, Shakira, and BTS will co-headline the 2026 World Cup final halftime show in New Jersey. Burna Boy, Gustavo Dudamel, and PS 22 Chorus featuring Coldplay will also appear.
Queens borough president Donovan Richards at the announcement that Gotham FC will play at Willets Point. "Football will always be the king of Queens. Want proof? Just look at the parties on Roosevelt Avenue or Steinway Street [during the World Cup]."
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani has introduced a pickup football initiative in the city. Five fields, one in each borough, available each night for pickup from June 11 through the night of July 18, 2026. Each field will be split and set up for 7v7 small-sided games.
Gotham FC will move to New York City FC’s new stadium in Queens from 2028. The NWSL franchise currently plays its home games at the home of New York Red Bulls in New Jersey.
FIFA confirms reports that USMNT star striker Folarin Balogun is available to face Belgium after his suspension was suspended.
Mamdani ahead of Brazil v Norway at MetLife: "This is still a holiday weekend, and traffic will be unpredictable, so please plan to leave several hours before the match begins. "If you get there early, I kindly suggest that you encourage Bruno Guimarães to sign for Arsenal."
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Garrincha, one of Brazil's and the game's all-time greats, The Joy of the People 🇧🇷⚽️
USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino throws the first pitch at a Seattle Mariners game. One of the latest examples of this FIFA World Cup mixing with the concurrent MLB season.
New York World Cup ⚽ Times Tiro de Esquina sports bar, Corona, ahead of a Colombia game 🇨🇴
Scenes in Astoria, Queens as Morocco advance to the World Cup quarterfinals! 🇲🇦⚽
In the year his Arsenal won the Premier League and the Knicks won the NBA championship, a reminder that NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani picked Morocco to win the World Cup...