Football is already everywhere in Queens, NYC.
From the fields in Flushing to Astoria Park. From rooftop pitches to cafes, bars and streets where people come out to root for their teams. And that momentum ramps up even more when World Cups are underway.
World Cup Memory is partnering with Queens Memory to hear from Queens residents about their experiences, wherever they take place. In parks, cafes, and streets, in schools and workplaces. Interviews will form part of a new series for the Queens Library Digital archives.
What better place for the World’s game?”
Frankie on hopes for ‘26
Sophia, on Morocco’s victories in ‘22
World Cups come and go but the memories last.
This is a shared place to document experiences together – in any language – and to lift up the wonderfulness of Queens…before the World Cup, during it, and for posterity.
So, Queens residents!:
Share your memories of past World Cups and hopes for this one here or on Instagram, and spread the word to others.
Check out Queens stories so far.
And get in touch with ideas for watch parties and community events that can be combined with recording experiences: annabel@its-material.com.
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World Cup Memory is initiated by Annabel Short. Her past Queens projects include “I Live Here Queens” (involving partnerships with Queens College and Queens Museum), and “30th Ave – A Year in the Life of a Street” (involving partnerships with Queens Memory and Queens Library).
