Football World Cup 2026
June–July 2026. The biggest tournament on earth. Here's how to experience it as a Muslim fan.
Mexico
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South Africa
Every team. Every Muslim player.
22 qualified nations feature Muslim players. Select a country to see who's playing.
Select a country to see their Muslim players
16 cities. Halal food and prayer spaces in each one.
New York has one of the longest Muslim histories in the Americas, stretching back centuries, shaped by struggle, migration and faith. Most of the Muslim community currently living in NYC can trace back their history to periods of immigration visibly written into the streets, buildings and communities you can explore across all five boroughs.
The oldest and largest known excavated burial ground in North America for free and enslaved Africans brought to colonial New Amsterdam — featuring exhibitions, an outdoor memorial and tours.
NYC's first purpose-built mosque, opened on Eid al-Fitr in 1991. Its distinctive Islamic architecture sits at a 29-degree angle to Manhattan's street grid so its prayer hall faces Mecca.
Once Malcolm X's pulpit, this historic site was firebombed in 1965 and later reborn as Masjid Malcolm Shabazz. Now a Sunni mosque with a striking green dome, it remains a vital first stop for Muslims visiting New York.
Take the 7 train to 74th Street Roosevelt Ave. to explore a vibrant South Asian Muslim hub. The area hums with halal eats, sari shops and Islamic bookstores alongside a thriving local community.
Discover a West African cultural hub where Senegalese restaurants, shops and community institutions reflect the neighborhood's deep ties to Harlem's African and Muslim diasporas. Nearby, Malcolm Shabazz Harlem Market offers African textiles, clothing, jewelry, food and crafts from vendors representing Senegal and other countries across the continent.
The world's premier library for African-descendant history, housing a vital Black Muslim collection including personal papers and artifacts of Malcolm X — 11 million items in total.
- Stroll through Central Park
- Discover fascinating attractions at The American Museum of Natural History
- Grab a Somali lunch at the Safari Restaurant
- Prayer break at Masjid Malcolm Shabazz
- View artworks at The Studio Museum in Harlem
- End with a night-time stroll in Times Square and snack on a New York City classic from The Halal Guys
- Start the day with a visit to the African Burial Ground National Monument
- Enjoy a stroll and shop at The Seaport
- Unwind and perform your prayers at Masjid Manhattan
- Hop on the free Staten Island Ferry, famous for the unobstructed views of the Statue of Liberty
- Explore the island's nautical history amid lush greenery at Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden
- Savor some Pakistani & Indian cuisine at Al-Humza Restaurant
- Snap photos as you walk across the Brooklyn Bridge
- Shop for vintage and brand favorites on Bedford Avenue
- Pray and connect at Masjid At-Taqwa
- Enjoy a lunch of soul food and seafood at Black Nile
- Explore incredible works, including Islamic and African collections at the Brooklyn Museum
- Satisfy your taste buds with some Palestinian delicacies at Ayat Ditmas Park
- Explore quirky couture and vintage in Astoria
- Grab an Afghani brunch at Sami's Kabab House
- Experience the Museum of the Moving Image
- Hop on the train to Jackson Heights, home to the South Asian Muslim community and filled with halal restaurants, sari shops, mosques and Islamic bookstores
- Enjoy the World Cup spirit at the NYNJ World Cup 26 Queens Group Stage HQ at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center
- Fill your stomach with delicious hand-pulled noodles at Nurlan Uyghur Restaurant
- Surround yourself with greenery at the New York Botanical Garden
- Meet the cute animals at The Bronx Zoo
- Dine on delicious Yemeni cuisine at Arth Aljanatain
- Stop for prayers and meet the community at MAS Bronx Muslim Center
- End your day by hopping into the World Cup craze at the NYNJ World Cup 26 Bronx Fan Zone at Bronx Terminal Market!
Your complete Muslim fan guide to New York City
- Muslim roots & landmark walks across all 5 boroughs
- Halal restaurants, cafés, and prayer spaces in every borough
- 5-day World Cup fan itinerary
- Getting to MetLife Stadium + halal food inside the venue
- World Cup fan zone locations across NYC
Before match day.
Build your bracket.
Who wins it all? Pick your predicted winners round by round. Predictions lock when the group stage ends on 2 July 2026.