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2026 World Cup: In New York, football takes over the city where basketball is king
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2026 World Cup: In New York, football takes over the city where basketball is king

Le Monde (English) · Jun 28, 2026, 1:32 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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The North American World Cup could be on the brink of giving football its rightful place in New York City. Fields are popping up across the city, and an ever-growing number of players are starting to overshadow traditional American sports.

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