A host of stars gathered at the FIFA block party as part of the Fanatics Fest in New York, with the four-day event culminating in a watch party for the .
Combining music, entertainment and a collection of big names, the FIFA block party offered fans the opportunity see both the original trophies from the FIFA World Cup™ and the , pick up some exclusive collectibles and play in the FIFA Gaming area.
The opening day saw a glut of current and former NFL icons try their luck at Fanatic Games, with Amon-Ra St Brown, Jahmyr Gibbs and Rob Gronkowski all present. Wrestler Cody Rhodes and content creator Tota could also be seen among an array of blockbuster names.
Friday continued in the same vein, with a host of stars trying their luck at Fanatic Games, including iShowSpeed, Logan Paul and DJ Khaled and 2018 FIFA World Cup winner Antoine Griezmann.
The former French international, who now plays in the United States with MLS side Orlando City, swapped out his day job for baseball and golf among a series of activities.
Former Italy star Christian Vieri and Brazil icon Kaka also dropped by the FIFA booth to discuss their favourite moments and host cities of the 2026 edition, while the 2002 World Cup winner recalled his memories of the Yokohama showpiece.
Saturday saw Justin Bieber, Tom Brady, John Cena and Kevin Hart, among others, join in on the Fanatics Games fun, while FIFA legend Kelley O’Hara also visited the booth. Fans were then treated to a watch party of the Bronze final, as England overpowered France 6-4 in one of the games of the tournament to reach the podium.
The event drew to a close on Sunday, with Terence Crawford, Jade Cargill, Liv Morgan and Jey Uso taking part in Fanatics Games. A capacity crowd then tuned in to watch the FIFA World Cup final, with Spain lifting their second title following a tense 1-0 victory over reigning champions Argentina in New York New Jersey.
Sources: FIFA Official
