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Along the 7 train in Queens, World Cup fans welcome the 'beautiful game'

Along the 7 train in Queens, World Cup fans welcome the 'beautiful game'
NPR News Thursday 11 June 2026, 09:00 UTC By Jasmine Garsd 1 min read
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The 2026 World Cup is being played in New Jersey, but in Queens, New York, home to immigrants from all over the world, soccer is not just a sport. It's a way of life.(Image credit: José A. Alvarado Jr. for NPR)

The 2026 World Cup is being played in New Jersey, but in Queens, New York, home to immigrants from all over the world, soccer is not just a sport. It's a way of life.

(Image credit: José A. Alvarado Jr. for NPR)

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