17 Best NYC Bars To Watch The 2026 World Cup Hispanolistic/Getty Images New York City is proud of just about everything attached to its name — iconic NYC foods, world-renowned museums, and our teams. Passion is the city's fuel, and sports are no exception. Locals cheer for the Yankees, the Knicks, and the Giants, but this year, we have some footy to celebrate. For the first time since 1994, the World Cup is being hosted in the U.S., and New Yorkers are ready to get a front-row seat (from the bar).