The World Cup 2026 is down to quarterfinals, but restaurant chains are still getting into the game.
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California Pizza Kitchen is the latest with a pop-up on Friday, July 10. It will take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Santa Monica, about a 13-mile drive from SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, where Spain is playing Belgium at noon. It will be the last match in Southern California.
CPK’s mobile kitchen will be stationed on Broadway between Second and Fourth streets, serving a special Spain vs. Belgium Pizza, according to a news release. That area is near the Third Street Promenade and Santa Monica Place, an outdoor shopping mall.
The Spain vs. Belgium Pizza is one half Spain, with spicy chorizo, and one half Belgium, with smoked ham and endive. It was created by Paul Pszybylski, vice president of culinary innovation for the Costa Mesa-based chain, and won’t be available anywhere else.
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Find World Cup deals and match day menus at these restaurants
CPK has another World Cup promotion going on. Through the end of the tournament on July 19, reward members can get a free 7-inch pizza after any game day on which a penalty kick or penalty shootout occurs. Choices include Original BBQ Chicken, Pepperoni and Traditional Cheese. For details, see cpk.com/SEEPK
Other chains with promotions include Outback Steakhouse, which is offering 60 wings for $60 through July 25 for customers who order takeout for watch parties through Curbside Take-Away or Outback Delivery. The steakhouse is also advertising its three-course Aussie meals starting at $14.99. outback.com
And Auntie Anne’s, the mall-friendly pretzel brand, is selling Pitch Packs while supplies last. They include two flavors of Pretzel Nuggets or Mini Dogs, two dips and digital-exclusive merchandise, according to a news release. Each box serves two or three people. They can be ordered online or through the chain’s app. auntieannes.com
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