The 2026 FIFA World Cup is now in full swing, gathering teams from around the world in cities throughout Canada, Mexico and the United States to face off and culminating in the event’s final on July 19.
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Miami is one of the host cities in the U.S., bringing up to 1 million visitors to Miami-Dade County for the festivities. While Orlando isn’t one of the venues for World Cup matches, there are many places to watch the global soccer tournament.
From the Orlando Soccer Celebration to countless bars and pubs, here are places in Central Florida to see all the World Cup action, including Friday’s 3 p.m. match between the United States and Australia.
Orlando Soccer Celebration
This festival-style experience transforms Pointe Orlando into the “ultimate soccer destination” in Central Florida with live viewings of all 104 World Cup matches. Fans can also hear live music and entertainment, try global food and beverage offerings and see appearances from Orlando City and Pride players at the free-admission event. Sports & Social Orlando is the “always-on hub” for live viewing on the venue’s second floor with special event dates using the first-floor main stage and video screen on June 19, June 27 and July 19. More information: orlandocitysc.com
Orlando area
Harp & Celt Irish Pub & Restaurant: Drink specials, sound on for matches and outdoor screens in the beer garden. 25 S. Magnolia Ave in Orlando; harpandceltpub.com
Wall Street Plaza: Hosting watch parties for 47 World Cup matches on three jumbo screens and 40 TVs. 25 Wall St. in Orlando; wallstreetorlando.com
The Final Whistle at Thornton Park Pub: Orlando City SC and Orlando Pride-branded pop-up bar features memorabilia from both teams and World Cup matches. 808 E. Washington St. in Orlando; orlandocitysc.com
À La Cart: Downtown and SoDo locations both feature craft beer, food trucks and watch parties. 274 N. Orange Ave. in Orlando and 2207 E. Michigan St. in Orlando; alacartorlando.com
The Hideaway Bar: Ivanhoe Village staple hosts fans to watch matches and celebrate. 523 Virginia Drive in Orlando; hideawaybar.net
Gnarly Barley: Watch matches with a sandwich or a craft beer just across the street from Lake Ivanhoe. 1407 N. Orange Ave. in Orlando; thegnarlybarley.com
Ivanhoe Park Lager House: Cheer on the United States Men’s National Soccer Team in all the major matches on June 19 and 25, plus the final on July 19. 23 N. Orange Blossom Trail in Orlando; ivanhoeparkbrewing.com
BarkHaven: This dog-friendly hangout has World Cup cocktails, halftime happy hours, watch parties and sound on every TV. 724 Brookhaven Drive in Orlando; barkhaven.com
Walter’s Tavern: Watch every World Cup game on the big screen, enjoy drink specials and experience the energy of watching with fellow fans. 2105 N. Orange Blossom Trail in Orlando; walterstavernorl.com
Brewlando: Catch the biggest matches at four Central Florida locations in Orlando, Maitland, Sanford and Icon Park. 6820 Hoffner Ave. in Orlando, 8395 International Drive in Orlando, 160 Independence Lane in Maitland and 400 Sanford Ave. in Sanford; brewlando.com
Fit to be tied: The big upsets at the World Cup so far have been matches ending at 0-0, 1-1 and 2-2
International Drive area
Tom’s Watch Bar: More than 100 screens with reserved and VIP seating available for a fee ($40-$160). 8050 International Drive, Suite 1000, in Orlando; tomswatchbar.com
Lucky Leprechaun: International Drive’s only Irish-owned pub is a hub for World Cup festivities. 7032 International Drive in Orlando; facebook.com
Murphy’s Pub: Enjoy pub grub and brews from around the world while watching World Cup matches daily. 6582 International Drive in Orlando; facebook.com
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The Stadium Club at the Caribe Royale Orlando: See daily coverage on more than 100 screens with 360-degree viewing and quality sound. Reservations and VIP watch suites are available. 8101 World Center Drive in Orlando; stadiumclub.com
IceBar Orlando: See the biggest matches at Orlando’s icy destination. Table reservations are available. 8967 International Drive in Orlando; icebarorlando.com
Universal CityWalk: Six different venues will offer a World Cup-themed food or beverage item, plus live matches at NBC Sports Grill & Brew. 6000 Universal Blvd. in Orlando; blog.discoveruniversal.com
Tin Roof: Enjoy watch parties in the festive ICON Park restaurant, bar and venue. 8371 International Drive in Orlando; tinrooforlando.com
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King’s Dining and Entertainment: Show up in your nation’s colors or jersey and receive a free hour of bowling voucher. 8255 International Drive in Orlando; playatkings.com
American Social Bar & Kitchen: Celebrate with themed cocktails and see all the biggest matches. 7335 W. Sand Lake Road, Suite 101, in Orlando; americansocialbar.com
Promenade at Sunset Walk: Enjoy outdoor watch parties, a soccer goal kicking challenge, food and drink specials, giveaways and more. 3251 Margaritaville Blvd. in Orlando; sunsetwalk.com
Sanford/Seminole County
Kiwi’s Pub & Grill: This Altamonte Springs venue has pub food, drink specials and 45 TVs to watch World Cup matches. 801 W. State Road 436 in Altamonte Springs; kiwispub.com
Hollerbach’s German Restaurant: The Sanford staple puts an emphasis on matches with the German team. Tickets ($35) include guaranteed seating and a buffet in the exclusive upstairs fan zone during German matches. 205 E. 1st St. in Sanford; hollerbachs.com
Buster’s Sanford: See every game of the World Cup with food, big TVs, game audio and a large selection of European beer. 300 Sanford Ave. in Sanford; busterssanford.com
Grafton Street Pub: Catch every match on the big screen with food and drink specials, giveaways and a festive atmosphere. 7055 County Road 46A in Lake Mary; graftonstreetlakemary.com
Other Central Florida locations
Magical Meat Boutique: The beloved British gastropub brings World Cup energy to Mount Dora with every match on multiple screens and imports on tap. 3725 W. Highway 441 in Mount Dora; mmbpub.com
Fat Rosie’s Taco & Tequila Bar: Visit this Waterford Lakes hangout for $1 shots when the U.S. or Mexico scores, taco platter deals during select matches, free queso for tables wearing team jerseys and a tricolor margarita. 749 N Alafaya Trail in Orlando; fatrosies.com
Jason’s Deli: The “Deli Dollars Goal Rush” rewards grant loyalty rewards when the U.S. Men’s National Team scores. The first goal scored grants a free strawberry shortcake with purchase, the third goal grants a free cup of soup and the fifth goal has a free club sandwich with any purchase. More information: jasonsdeli.com
Watch Party Radar: The website watchpartyradar.com identified 216 venues in the greater Orlando area that are showing World Cup Matches based on social media posts. watchpartyradar.com/orlando
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