FIFA World Cup Final Brings World Leaders to NYC as BSA Highlights Street Art
The 2026 FIFA World Cup Final took place at MetLife Stadium in the New York region, attracting global leaders including U.S. President Donald Trump, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, and Spanish royalty. The event unfolded under challenging weather conditions, including extreme heat, smoke from Canadian wildfires, and storms. Football legend Lionel Messi, now 39, appeared in what is likely his last World Cup match, leading Argentina against Spain, a rematch of his first final in 2014. Additionally, Brooklyn Street Art showcased its latest street art, featuring works by artists like Mike Makatron and JerkFace, captured by photographer Jaime Rojo.
Key facts
- The 2026 FIFA World Cup Final was held at MetLife Stadium in the New York metropolitan area.
- World leaders including President Donald Trump, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, Spain's King Felipe VI, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney attended.
- Lionel Messi, aged 39, played his final World Cup match, his third final, twelve years after his first in 2014.
- BSA's weekly street art feature included works by CRKSHNK, Debt, Hops Art, IMK, JerkFace, Little Ricky, Makatron, Sara Lynne Leo, SOOBEK, and Worst Timer.
- Mike Makatron created a piece for East Village Walls.
- Jerkface gave his double Mickey a new look.
- HOPS ART refreshed a memorial mural of DNICE AND CHUNK.
- A memorial for RONNIE was featured.
- Other artists included Talliah Lemper, ZOOT, ZOOTER, Tracie Harris, and Degrupo.
- Photos were taken by Jaime Rojo.
Entities
Artists
- CRKSHNK
- Debt
- Hops Art
- IMK
- JerkFace
- Little Ricky
- Makatron
- Sara Lynne Leo
- SOOBEK
- Worst Timer
- Mike Makatron
- Talliah Lemper
- ZOOT
- ZOOTER
- Tracie Harris
- Degrupo
- Jaime Rojo
- Lionel Messi
Institutions
- Brooklyn Street Art
- East Village Walls
- MetLife Stadium
Locations
- New York metropolitan area
- New York City
- United States
- Canada
- Mexico
- Spain
- Argentina