As excitement continues to build ahead of Sunday’s FIFA World Cup 2026 final, a four-day long FIFA block party has kicked off as part of the Fanatics Fest in New York.
Bringing together music, entertainment and a glittering array of stars, the FIFA block party is the place to be seen outside of the stadium. It offers fans the opportunity see both the original trophies from the FIFA World Cup and the FIFA Women’s World Cup, pick up some exclusive collectibles and play in the FIFA Gaming area.
Taking place at Manhattan’s Javits Center, fans can also witness the official pre-match press conferences for both Spain and Argentina ahead of the final, which will be held live on the main stage.
The opening day saw former Italy star Christian Vieri drop by the FIFA booth, while current and former NFL stars Amon-Ra St Brown, Jahmyr Gibbs and Rob Gronkowski were also present.
They tried their hand at the Fanatics Games, alongside former New York Yankees pitcher CC Sabathia and another ex-MLB star in David Ortiz. Wrestler Cody Rhodes and content creator Tota were also part of the galaxy of stars on hand.
The multi-day, live Fanatics Games will feature other athletes, celebrities and fans competing in football-specific challenges to win a massive grand prize.
A host of other influencers will also be passing through the event alongside the official FIFA World Cup 2026 mascots, while fans can test their skills on the pitch and view immersive exhibits at the Fan Festival & Interactive Zones.
Things will then culminate on 19 July with a massive watch party where the World Cup final will be broadcast live.
Courtesy: FIFA