🇨🇴 Colombia vs ⚽ TBD — World Cup 2026 Round of 32

WorldCup.NYC Editorial — June 25, 2026

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🇨🇴 Colombia

Colombia have been one of the tournament's most exciting sides, with James Rodríguez pulling strings in midfield and a lethal attacking trio keeping opponents honest. If they reach the Round of 32 as group winners or runners-up, they'll carry the weight of millions of NYC-area Colombian fans with them.

⚽ TBD

Colombia face Ghana in the Round of 32 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City on Friday July 3 at 9:30 PM ET. Jackson Heights will be electric.

NYC Watch Party Guide

NYC has over 200,000 Colombian-Americans — one of the largest Colombian communities outside of Colombia itself. Roosevelt Avenue in Jackson Heights is the undisputed epicenter. On any Colombia match day it transforms into the world's most vibrant outdoor watch party, with flags hanging from windows, vendors selling arepas, and thousands packed into bars and spilling onto the sidewalk.

• Roosevelt Avenue, Jackson Heights, Queens — the #1 spot. Every bar and restaurant on the strip will be packed hours before kickoff. Arrive early.
• Woodside, Queens — overflow from Jackson Heights, also strong Colombian presence
• Corona, Queens — mixed Latin community, several Colombian-owned spots
• Bay Ridge, Brooklyn — smaller but passionate Colombian community watches at local bars
• Bronx — Mott Haven and Highbridge have Colombian spots worth checking out

Pro tip: Roosevelt Avenue bars hit capacity fast. Arrive 90 minutes before kickoff for a guaranteed spot. The street itself becomes a party — standing room on the sidewalk is part of the experience.

Full Colombia fan guide →  ·  Jackson Heights World Cup guide →

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