On June 13, 2026, thousands of Moroccan football fans gathered in New York's Times Square to celebrate ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup match between Morocco and Brazil. The event, organized by the Moroccan community in the United States, featured flags, chants, and traditional music.
According to local news reports, the gathering was peaceful and drew significant attention from passersby and media. The match, scheduled for June 14, 2026, is part of the group stage of the World Cup, which is being co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Morocco's national team, known as the Atlas Lions, has a strong following in the diaspora, and this event highlighted the global reach of the team's support. No official crowd estimates were provided by authorities, but videos on social media showed a dense crowd filling the iconic square.
