🇯🇵 Japan — World Cup 2026 Knockout Watch Parties in NYC

WorldCup.NYC Editorial — June 25, 2026

Where the Japan Community Watches in NYC

Japan's NYC community is spread across three main areas: Midtown East (around 42nd-50th St), the East Village (St. Mark's Place area), and Flushing, Queens. Japan matches draw a mix of Japanese expats and Japan-neutral fans who've been impressed by the Samurai Blue's unbeaten group stage.

• Midtown East (44th-49th St) — Japan's business district in NYC. Izakaya bars and Japanese restaurants cluster here. Many open early for Asian-time kickoffs.
• East Village / St. Mark's Place — Japanese cultural hub. Yakitori bars and izakayas on 9th St and St Mark's Pl.
• Flushing, Queens — Large Japanese community alongside the Chinese and Korean communities. Local karaoke bars show matches.
• Soccer Streets USTA fan zone — Flushing Meadows, convenient for the Queens Japanese community

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Streaming — Every Knockout on FOX & FS1

All knockout matches broadcast on FOX (English) and Telemundo (Spanish). Stream on FuboTV — free trial available.