What a victory! Les Bleus qualified for the semi-finals of the World Cup after beating Uruguay 2-0 on Friday. They will face Belgium on Tuesday, July 10 at 2pm (ET). Here’s a list of places to catch the game in New York. (Want to learn about the players? Check out our guide here. Want to be able to comment on the match in French? Check out our list of vocab here.)
5th&MAD:
For any Francophone (who isn’t Belgian) or Francophile, this is the most authentic game viewing experience. At the France vs. Uruguay game, there were 600 French people at 5th&MAD cheering on their team. For France vs. Belgium, you can join them (and French Morning) again there on Tuesday at 2pm to watch the semi-final, in partnership with XL Airways. With 18 screens, including one giant one, viewing conditions are perfect. Admission is free, but booking your ticket is highly recommended. On-site consumption will be charged at the rates usually charged by 5th&MAD.
The other bars that are a part of the Club des Bleus:
Félix – 340 W Broadway, (212) 431-0021.
Cafe du Soleil – 2723 Broadway, (212) 316-5000.
Troquet -155 Grand St, (212) 343-4295.
OCabanon – 245 W 29th St, (646) 669-7879.
L’Express – 249 Park Ave S, (212) 254-5858.
Le Midi – 11 E 13th St, (212) 255-8787.
Vintage 61 Sports Bistro – 233-235 Front St (212) 346-9090.
Bar Tabac – 128 Smith St, (212) 923-0918.
Other bars where to follow the matches of the French team :
Manhattan:
Le District – 225 Liberty St, (212) 981-8588; Legends – 6 West 33rd St, (212) 967-7792; Smithfield Hall – 138 W 25th St, (212) 929-9677; Le Baratin, 26 Greenwich Ave, (212) 933-1080; La Tarte Flambée, 153 East 33rd St, (917) 261-2070
Brooklyn:
Provence en Boîte – 263 Smith St, Brooklyn. (718) 797-0707.
New Jersey:
SoFive – 2 Palmer Terrace, Carlstadt. (201) 345-5434.
In Westchester:
Alliance Française de Westchester – 31 Mamaroneck Ave, (6th Floor), White Plains. (914) 681-8735.
