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World Cup shines spotlight on South Bronx nonprofit turning soccer into opportunity
Growing up in Belfast, Andy Jenkins saw soccer become a source of healing after the Troubles, the decades-long conflict that divided Northern Ireland along Catholic and Protestant lines. But long after the 1998 Good Friday Agreement that ended the conflict, some schools remain segregated by religion and “peace walls” still divide neighborhoods. Today, he uses…
Where to watch Latin American and Caribbean teams in the rest of the World Cup group stage
The final week of the FIFA World Cup group stage is here. Some underdogs including Curacao, the smallest country to ever compete in the tournament, are still in the running, thanks to a historic 15-save performance by its goalie against Ecuador. Its next match is against Ivory Coast, on June 25 at 4 p.m. And…
The Haitian immigrant who beat England at the World Cup — then disappeared
On Saturday, Haiti lost its opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup to Scotland. Haiti, making its first World Cup appearance since 1974, is considered a long shot to advance. But in the 1950 World Cup, Haiti was winning without participating in the tournament. A Haitian soccer player who learned the game in his…
The local’s guide to World Cup opening day in NYC
The World Cup is finally here, and in New York City, you don’t need a seat at New York New Jersey Stadium to be part of the action. We’re not talking about pickup matches at Victory Field in Queens or Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx, either. The tournament officially kicks off Thursday, with Mexico facing…
Free movies in NYC: ‘Wicked,’ World Cup and more
Nothing says summer in New York City like the annual extravaganza that turns parks into outdoor movie theaters. “Movies Under the Stars” has been lighting up neighborhood parks for more than a decade, since former Mayor Bill de Blasio expanded the program into underserved areas of New York City. This year, get into the World…
Why for Latinos, sports are about more than the game
As the World Cup takes center stage, winning Latino sports fans means brands must play the long game
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