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World Cup 2026 is here.
The playing field is kicking it up in style from hot celebrity sightings to events all over the planet. Things started with th U.S. Soccer roster reveal when Chobani surprised USMNT players Weston McKennie, Christian Pulisic, and Antonee Robinson with custom wearable jersey portraits commemorating their selection to the national team. Each piece was crafted using thoughtfully chosen fabrics that trace the player’s personal journey—honoring both the achievement itself and the path that led them there.
Handcrafted by renowned designer Heron Preston, the portraits incorporate materials inspired by former club jerseys, personal keepsakes, national colors, childhood teams, and subtle nods to family—transforming each garment into a deeply personal narrative.
United States Men’s National Soccer team player Christian Pulisic unboxing his custom shirt created by designer Heron Preston and gifted by Chobani – the Official Nutrition Partner of U.S. Soccer, June 4, 2026, Atlanta. (photo courtesy: Uncommon Creative Studio)
Games ignited and Raising Cane’s celebrity suite at SoFi Stadium saw starry sightings here as well as a private dinner hosted by Todd Graves at Alba in West Hollywood. Stars including Halle Berry, Christina Aguilera, Jamie Foxx, Teyana Taylor, Becky G, Shaboozey and Anitta, among others, were spotted in the celebrity suite at SoFi Stadium during the USA vs. Paraguay FIFA World Cup match in Los Angeles.
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 12: (L-R) Halle Berry and Jamie Foxx attend the Celebrity Suite for USA vs. Paraguay hosted by Raising Cane’s Owner and Founder Todd Graves at SoFi Stadium on June 12, 2026 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Raising Cane’s)
With premium views of the action, the suite brought together top names from music, film, fashion and entertainment to cheer on Team USA. Guests also enjoyed exclusive Raising Cane’s hospitality, signature ONE LOVE® vibes and front-row access to the excitement, before continuing the festivities at a private dinner hosted by Graves in Alba in West Hollywood following the match.
Sushi by Bou East Village welcomed guests on June 11 for an intimate Summer Kick-Off Event and Karaoke party at the East Village rock-themed speakeasy omakase bar. The celebration brought together an electic crowd for an energetic night of Karaoke, cocktails, mingling, music, and signature sushi offerings presented by their talented omakase chefs, in the heart of the East Village.
(Courtesy by Richard Oliver)
Attendees such as Bachelorette Charity Lawson, Dotun Olubeko, Olivia Alboher, Augustah Allen, Derek Hedlun, comedians Chanel Omari, rapper Kosha Dillz, Travis Cronin, among many others, joined venue owner and partner Richie Romero for a fun East Village evening
In Midtown, The Fifty Sonesta unveiled its “Ultimate Match Day Suite,” a custom-designed one-bedroom suite in partnership with stylist Heather Swanson, perfect for those wanting to take in the action during this summer’s anticipated tournament.
The Ultimate Matchday Suite features two separate outdoor terraces, a fully functional kitchen, a living room, a spacious dining area, and two queen beds in its bedroom. All spaces are re-imagined for the soccer tournament and themed accordingly. Reservations can be made here.
Other watch parties in town that we made quick pop up visits too during this exciting time included Clinton Hall that has expansive indoor and outdoor seating at their FiDi (90 Washington St.), 36th Street (16 W. 36th Street), E. 51st Street (230 E. 51st) and Bronx (601 E. 189th St.) locations. Enjoy great Supercraft beer, hard seltzers, wine and a full bar menu alongside delicious food like the signature Double Smashed Burger, Buffalo Cauliflower, Crispy Chicken Wings, Giant Pretzels and more.
Ainslie also was a ton of fun. Set to become one of downtown Manhattan’s most energetic destinations for soccer fans, Ainslie (199 Bowery) will host World Cup watch parties at its expansive 15,000-square-foot venue. Designed for large-scale gatherings, the restaurant and bar features two massive projection screens, 10 TVs throughout the space and a nightlife-driven atmosphere that will make every match a high-energy social experience. With its large crowd capacity, Ainslie’s Bowery location offers the kind of immersive setting where fans can come together to watch every goal, celebration, and last-minute victory in style. The restaurant boasts an airy beer garden that opens to the sidewalk in addition to its massive beer hall inside with a 50-foot bar and 32 beer taps, plus a massive outside street structure with service bars for alfresco style festivities as well as an area for games like foosball and shuffleboard making it the perfect social hub for engaging watch parties all World Cup season.
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