Thierry Henry Way Unveiled in New York Ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026

Thierry Henry Honored with Street Naming in NYC

On June 10, a street in New York City was officially named after the iconic French footballer and Arsenal F.C. star, Thierry Henry, as part of the lead-up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, according to reports from a sports media outlet.

The street, located at the intersection of 50th Street and Sixth Avenue, has been designated as "Thierry Henry Way." Henry, who was part of the French team that clinched the FIFA World Cup in 1998, expressed his gratitude during the unveiling ceremony.

Throughout his illustrious career from 1994 to 2012, Henry played for several prestigious clubs, including Monaco, Juventus, Arsenal, Barcelona, and the New York Red Bulls in Major League Soccer (MLS), where he netted 52 goals in 135 appearances.

He is particularly celebrated for his achievements with Arsenal and Barcelona, where he secured two Premier League titles, two La Liga championships, and a UEFA Champions League title.

In a heartfelt video message shared with attendees, Henry remarked, "It is an incredible honour for 50th Street and Sixth Avenue to be named Thierry Henry Way."

He also took to social media to share his feelings, stating, "As a Frenchman who calls London my home, NEW YORK remains my favourite city in the world. To have a street named after me is an HONOUR I could only have dreamed of. This city holds such a special place in my heart – my son Tristan was born here, so NEW YORK is forever a part of our family’s story. Unfortunately, I couldn’t be there today as I’m working, but I was with you all in spirit. Thank you for this incredible honour. A special thank you to my Red Bull teammates for representing me and to Mayor Mamdani and Virginia Maloney for your kindness and recognition. I’ll be back soon for a SELFIE."

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This newly named street is situated in the heart of Manhattan, close to the Rockefeller Center. Henry is among other football legends to receive such an honor, following Brazilian superstar Pele, who has a street named "Pele Way" in Queens, New York.

New York City is set to host eight matches during the upcoming FIFA World Cup, including the championship match on July 20. Both "Pele Way" and "Thierry Henry Way" will be recognized in New York until November of this year.