New York has a party atmosphere with the World Cup and basketball Since Wednesday (10), the atmosphere on the streets in New York has been one of celebration. And it's not just because of football. Nilson Klava told this story. The United States premieres this Friday (12) in Los Angeles. In New York, the atmosphere is festive - and not just because of the World Cup. Look at the celebration of the United States team. It could be the start of a World Cup at home. But no. It was one of the games in the final of the American basketball league, the NBA. 📱Bookmark g1 on Google and follow the main news of the day Start of the World Cup and final of basketball put New York in a party mood National Newspaper/ Reproduction This Wednesday (10) night, the Knicks - a team from New York - achieved the biggest upset in the history of the tournament finals over San Antonio, from Texas. They were losing by 29 points and managed to win with less than two seconds left, practically on the last play. Taylor Swift celebrated. The streets were taken over by fans. A night of great partying in the city. "Today, if you walk around New York, there is a reminder that the Knicks are one step away from winning the title. This is the point in New York where basketball and football meet in New York. This is Madison Square Garden, the stage for yesterday's historic final. And, across the street, is Penn Station, where the train leaves Manhattan and goes to the New York/New Jersey Stadium, where Brazil will debut on Saturday", says correspondent Nilson Klava. It's not as easy as finding a Knicks shirt, but our hopscotch has started to show up there too. The accent is because John was born in the United States, but he is the son of a Brazilian mother and has Brazil printed on his chest. And it wasn't that he was right. Little by little, the World Cup atmosphere is arriving. First up, Morocco, our opponent on Saturday. Then Scotland, the last opponent in the group stage. GloboPop: click to see videos from the Jornal Nacional stage READ ALSO Home of Jornal Nacional at the World Cup is in the heart of Manhattan Island, in New York Discover Globo’s latest coverage of the 2026 World Cup Special series on the essence of Brazilian football highlights the talent of our players Carlo Ancelotti's path to the Brazilian national team is full of achievements; get to know