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New York tops Burson 2026 ranking of world's sportiest cities

The Burson Sportiest Cities 2026 ranking has named New York as the world's leading sports city, overtaking Paris, which moved to second place. Los Angeles follows in third, bolstered by its role in the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the upcoming 2028 Summer Olympics.

Other top-tier cities include London in fourth, Madrid in fifth, and Barcelona in sixth. Milan has seen a significant rise, climbing to seventh place. This improvement is attributed in part to its upcoming role as a host for the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics.

The ranking, which analyzes the top 100 sports cities globally, utilizes quantitative analysis alongside insights from sports leaders, media experts, social media metrics, and PR data. Other notable mentions in the top 100 include Rome at 21st and Turin at 75th.

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