Brazil Fans Flock to 1,000-Plus NYC-NJ Watch Parties for Morocco World Cup Opener
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Updated · NBC New York · Jun 12
Brazil Fans Flock to 1,000-Plus NYC-NJ Watch Parties for Morocco World Cup Opener
3 articles · Updated · NBC New York · Jun 12
Summary
Saturday’s 6 p.m. Brazil-Morocco match at NY/NJ Stadium is driving Brazilian fans across the tri-state area toward bars, restaurants and organized watch parties instead of the stadium.
Soaring ticket prices are pushing demand to alternative venues, with Newark’s Boi Na Brasa expecting more than 1,000 fans around two giant LED screens and immersive audio.
New York options range from Football Factory’s three-level bar setup to Times Square nightclub Nebula and Beija-flor in Long Island City, where a live samba band starts three hours before kickoff.
Restaurants are also filling up: Emporium Brasil charges $100 per person, while Via Brasil, Favela Grill and several other venues report few spots left or full reservations.
The spread of events across Midtown, Astoria, Brooklyn, Newark and Long Island City shows how the 2026 World Cup is turning the NYC-NJ region into a broader fan festival beyond the stadium.