South Africa Fans in NYC: World Cup 2026 Guide
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🇨🇦 Canada 1–0 🇿🇦 South Africa — South Africa eliminated
📅 Sun Jun 28 · ⏰ 8:00 PM ET · 📍 SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles · 📺 FOX
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Where South Africa Supporters Watch in NYC
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South African expat community in Manhattan, particularly in finance; cultural organizations in Midtown. For World Cup matches, the community gathers at the venues listed above. Arrive early for matches against major opponents — the best spots fill quickly.
Watching Without a MetLife Ticket
South Africa's group stage matches are not at MetLife Stadium. Every match will be shown at soccer bars, fan zones, and community venues across NYC. The borough fan zones and Hudson Yards Big Screen are free options for any match during the group stage window.
Food and Drink
South African braai (BBQ), boerewors sausage, biltong (dried cured meat) — available at specialty South African food shops in NYC.
Getting There
Group stage not at MetLife — watch at Manhattan bars
Hotels in New York City
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Get World Cup Tickets
Find tickets for World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium.
Group Stage Schedule
Experiences & Events
Things To Do in NYC This Summer
Top Fever experiences happening in NYC during the World Cup
Live classical music in stunning NYC venues — churches, rooftops, and landmarks — by the glow of candlelight.
Book now → 🌆 Candlelight at Edge NYC90-minute open-air concerts 1,100 feet above Manhattan at Hudson Yards. July 17 through August.
Book now → 🎨 ARTE Museum NYCA fully immersive media art exhibition — walk through living paintings and digital worlds.
Book now → 🌊 SUBMERGEAn immersive underwater experience unlike anything else in New York City this summer.
Book now →🛍️ Gear up: Find official jerseys, scarves, and World Cup accessories. World Cup 2026 Jerseys & Official Gear →
🎭 Things to do between matches: Best NYC Experiences During the World Cup — helicopter tours, Statue of Liberty, Candlelight, ARTE Museum, food tours →