Knicks one win from title as World Cup begins in New Jersey
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 5:28 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
The New York Knicks lead the NBA Finals 3-1 after a comeback victory over the San Antonio Spurs on June 10. They can clinch their first championship since 1973 in Game 6 on June 13. Coinciding with this pivotal game, the World Cup begins in New Jersey on June 11, with local leaders hoping to boost soccer's popularity. The success of the Knicks has shifted local attention from soccer to basketball as both events unfold simultaneously.
- •Knicks hold a 3-1 lead in the NBA Finals.
- •Knicks can win the championship on June 13.
- •World Cup starts June 11 at MetLife Stadium.
- •New Jersey's sports changes with Knicks' success.
- •Local leaders aim to boost soccer interest during the tournament.
- 5:28 PMYahoo Sports — Are you more excited about the Knicks or World Cup? Take our poll
"Game 5 of the NBA Finals and MetLife Stadium's first World Cup game will both happen the same night. Which will you be watching?
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