With FIFA World Cup 2026™ underway, the Foreign Press Association and the American Museum of Natural History invite you to a special event highlighting the Museum’s World Cup, World Cultures programming and exhibitions around the tournament, followed by the opportunity to join a Museum watch party for the Switzerland vs. Colombia match.

The event will include tours of the For the Win: Objects of Sports Excellence exhibition and Goal Zone interactive soccer experience, followed by the Museum watch party in the LeFrak Theater.



Tuesday, July 7

American Museum of Natural History

Please enter through the Museum’s Gilder Center

Columbus Avenue at 79th Street (415 Columbus Avenue)

2:30 p.m. Arrivals

Snacks and refreshments served

2:45 p.m. Remarks

Sean M. Decatur, President, American Museum of Natural History

Ian Williams, President, Foreign Press Association

3:00 p.m. Tours

For the Win: Objects of Sports Excellence

Goal Zone interactive soccer experience

4:00 p.m.

FIFA World Cup 2026™ Watch Party in the LeFrak Theater