New York, June 27, 2026 (AFP) - World Cup turns New York's Times Square into global fan hub

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2026-06-27

Surrounded by dozens of dazzling screens and crowds of tourists, World Cup fans have turned New York's Times Square into a daily meeting spot for supporters from around the globe. "I'm impressed. It's amazing to see so many people gathered," said Christoph Altmeks, a German, as he stood in the middle of a sea of his country's fans wearing white shirts. The 53-year-old had complained that, given New York's huge population, "when you walk around t......

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