Experience the World Cup with El Museo del Barrio
In celebration of the FIFA World Cup 2026, El Museo del Barrio proudly presents a series of free, community-centered screenings that bring people together through the global language of soccer. Across two special events, we invite you to gather, celebrate, and experience the energy of the tournament in spaces rooted in culture, creativity, and connection.
We are grateful to our media partners for their support.
Opening Match Watch Party
El Museo del Barrio and The Africa Center come together to present a free community screening of the FIFA World Cup opening match: Mexico vs. South Africa. This collaborative program highlights the vibrant cultural legacies of Africa and Latin America, celebrating shared histories, diasporic connections, and the unifying power of sport.
Join us as we kick off the World Cup with an afternoon of cultural exchange, community, and collective celebration.
Location: The Africa Center, 1280 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10029
Date: Thursday, June 11, 2026
Time: 2:00–5:00 PM
Admission: Free
Register: Register here >
World Cup Final Watch Party
Wear your team colors and join us for a free, family-friendly screening of the FIFA World Cup Final. Experience the excitement of the final match live at El Museo, where the galleries transform into a dynamic space for celebration, creativity, and community gathering.
Presented in conjunction with Sophie Rivera: Double Exposures—the museum’s first survey dedicated to the groundbreaking photographer—this event reflects El Museo’s commitment to activating its galleries as sites of shared experience and cultural exchange.
Enjoy hands-on art activities for all ages, and music by DJ Pablo Romero (@pabloromero.nyc), whose set will bring together deep house, techno, and Latin rhythms to keep the energy high throughout the day.
Location: El Museo del Barrio, 1230 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10029
Date: Sunday, July 19, 2026
Time: 1:00–7:00 PM
Admission: Free
Register: Register here >
NYC Neighborhood Passport
Visit El Museo to receive your NYC Neighborhood Passport and start collecting stamps at participating cultural institutions, community organizations, small businesses, and events across New York City’s five boroughs during the World Cup.
The Art of the Game: Ronny Quevedo
Now on view in El Museo’s courtyard through September 6, 2026, this larger-than-life soccer ball sculpture by Ronny Quevedo was created as part of The Art of the Game, a public art initiative presented by ARTS 14C and the New York New Jersey 2026 FIFA World Cup Host Committee.
Inspired by his family history and themes of movement, migration, and belonging, Quevedo’s sculpture is one of 25 artworks installed across New York City in celebration of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Watch the video below to learn more about the artwork and hear directly from the artist.