{"id":263116,"date":"2026-06-11T13:18:12","date_gmt":"2026-06-11T13:18:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/263116\/"},"modified":"2026-06-11T13:18:12","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T13:18:12","slug":"the-best-soccer-bars-in-nyc-to-watch-the-2026-world-cup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/263116\/","title":{"rendered":"The best soccer bars in NYC to watch the 2026 World Cup"},"content":{"rendered":"

Thirty-nine days. Forty-eight teams<\/a>. More than 100 matches. Endless world-class soccer bars.<\/p>\n

The men\u2019s World Cup<\/a> has come to the United States<\/a> for the first time in 32 years and its biggest stage will be New York City, where the championship game takes place in nearby MetLife Stadium on July 19. Team USA starts its longshot quest for soccer supremacy in Los Angeles on June 12.<\/p>\n

Here are some hometown soccer bars to watch the action with other fans of the Beautiful Game.<\/p>\n

Manhattan<\/p>\n

THE FOOTBALL FACTORY AT LEGENDS \u2014<\/a>6 W. 33rd St., (212) 967-7792<\/p>\n

The name says it all. This Midtown soccer bar claims to show more than 100 games weekly on its 20 big TVs \u2014 and that\u2019s not including World Cup competition. Throughout the year, matches from nearly every international league play here. Expect to see fans showing all sorts of passports at the door. There are three floors and patrons are served on a walk-in basis.<\/p>\n

\"TheThe Football Factory at Legends Bar is pictured Friday, June 5, 2026 in Manhattan, New York. (Barry Williams\/ New York Daily News)<\/p>\n

THE CANUCK<\/a> \u2014 202 9th Ave., (646) 484-6691<\/p>\n

Like Canada, this Chelsea bar is usually focused on hockey. But it\u2019s going to be a soccer bar for Canucks when Team Canada kicks off its World Cup bid on June 12 in Toronto. Canada, along with the U.S. and Mexico, is hosting the 2026 games. This purely Canadian sports bar is hosting soccer fans whose goal is four different kinds of poutine starting at $16. Add $8 for a glass of Labatt Blue.<\/p>\n

McHALE\u2019S BAR & GRILL<\/a> \u2014251 W. 51st St., (212) 957-5138<\/p>\n

OpenTable users once voted McHale\u2019s to be the best Irish Bar in town. Sports fans may agree it\u2019s one of the city\u2019s best soccer bars, too. Televisions and projectors will carry all the action on the main floor and in a second level available for private rental. Fish and chips are listed at $27. Irish coffee is available for exhausted fans needing a jolt. Fans are encouraged to walk in and stake out a space.<\/p>\n

\"McHale'sMcHale’s Bar & Grill at 251 W. 51st St. in Manhattan. (Google)<\/p>\n

FELIX<\/a> \u2014 340 W. Broadway, (212) 431-0021<\/p>\n

This French bistro isn\u2019t known as a soccer bar. At least not until the World Cup rolls around. Then, this unassuming West Village hotspot turns into a block party. That will likely be the case when the top-ranked French squad kicks off its championship campaign against Senegal across the Hudson River on June 16.<\/p>\n

Brooklyn<\/p>\n

BANTER BROOKLYN<\/a> \u2014132 Havemeyer St., Brooklyn. (347) 457-6621<\/p>\n

Serving more than two dozen international beers, this Williamsburg spot prides itself as being \u201chome to all fans of the beautiful game, great beers & good company.\u201d<\/p>\n

Banter plans to screen all of the action coming out of the U.S., Canada and Mexico. CNN called this<\/a> one of the nation\u2019s top sports bars due in part to its early opening for English Premier League matches. Time Out ranked it<\/a> among the city\u2019s 10 best sports bars. Reservations are recommended.<\/p>\n

SOCCERIA NYC<\/a> \u201446 Norman Ave., Brooklyn, (347) 457- 6598<\/p>\n

After a few soft launches, this highly anticipated Greenpoint soccer joint plans to officially open to the public on June 11 when Mexico hosts South Africa<\/a> at Mexico City\u2019s Estadio Azteca. Eater is already declaring<\/a> that \u201cSocceria will become one of the city\u2019s best places to watch soccer.\u201d A James Beard Awards\u2019 finalist in the kitchen cooks up dishes including \u201cal pastor chicken wings\u201d for those lucky enough to score a table.<\/p>\n

SOCCER TAVERN<\/a> \u2014 6004 8th Ave., Brooklyn. (718) 439-9336.<\/p>\n

No one is going to mistake this unexpectedly situated Sunset Park pub for ESPN Zone, which makes it a fantastic place to take in a soccer game away from the madness of Manhattan. Located in the middle of Brooklyn\u2019s Chinatown, Soccer Tavern has been serving up drinks and sports for nearly a century. It\u2019s an Irish pub that was established in a once Norwegian and Scandinavian neighborhood that continues to evolve. As the place\u2019s name implies, soccer is televised, but can be overshadowed by horseracing events that leave locals tossing their betting forms in frustration.<\/p>\n

\"BarBar owner and manager Brendan Farley pours a pint of Guiness at Soccer Tavern in Brooklyn. (Rose Abuin \/ New York Daily News)<\/p>\n

BLACK FOREST BROOKLYN<\/a> \u2014 733 Fulton St., Brooklyn.\u00a0(718) 935-0300<\/p>\n

Germany will be the home team at this Fort Greene beer garden where sports fans coming to see World Cup games can purchase $12 tickets that assure entry. All matches will be played with full sound unless otherwise noted, according to the venue\u2019s website. Black Forest Brooklyn started hosting World Cup watch parties in 2014 and claims \u201cthis year is set to be the biggest yet.\u201d They also have a location at 181 Smith St. where dogs are allowed in the backyard.<\/p>\n

Queens<\/p>\n

BOCA JUNIORS<\/a> \u2014 81-08 Queens Blvd., Queens. (718) 429-2077<\/p>\n

It\u2019s no coincidence this sports-themed Elmhurst steakhouse<\/a> shares a name with one of Argentina\u2019s most famous soccer clubs. Fans from near and far are expected to show up here to watch the third-ranked team in the World Cup tournament compete. The venue is more about food than drinks \u2014 and all about Argentinian soccer. It\u2019s first come, first serve.<\/p>\n

\"NEWFans celebrate France winning the World Cup final against Croatia during a watch party on July 15, 2018 in New York. (Photo by Eduardo Munoz Alvarez\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

BEIJA FLOR<\/a> \u2014 38-02 29th St., Queens. (718) 606-2468<\/p>\n

Brazilian soccer fans who can\u2019t score a ticket to see their team open World Cup competition at MetLife Stadium on June 13 can see their guys battle Morocco at this Long Island City bar-restaurant that NYCTourism.com calls \u201ca home away from home for Brazilian soccer fans.\u201d A Portuguese-speaking staff focuses on \u201csoccer, samba and good food\u201d here, according to the place\u2019s owner. Tables fill fast, but walk-ins may find elbow room.<\/p>\n

PIG BEACH BBQ<\/a> \u2014 35-37 36th St., Queens. (718) 362-6111<\/p>\n

The operators of this lively stop in \u201cThe World\u2019s Borough\u201d tell the Daily News they have space for 2,500 FIFA fans thanks in part to a brand new second floor \u201cSoccer Suite\u201d featuring outdoor terraces overlooking a backyard beer garden and Jumbotron. That private room has air conditioning in case the action gets too hot. Outdoor space is first come, first serve.<\/p>\n

Staten Island<\/p>\n

DISTRICT BAR<\/a> \u2014 2 Sneden Ave., Staten Island (718) 984-3700<\/p>\n

District Bar invites sports fars to \u201cCatch every match LIVE at Staten Island\u2019s Official World Cup Headquarters.\u201d<\/p>\n

More than 30 televisions adorn this Annadale haunt that includes an outdoor deck and $17 jumbo wings in a wide-range of flavors. A 25-minute ferry ride from Manhattan\u2019s Whitehall Terminal takes visitors by the Statue of Liberty en route to this spot, which is roughly another 20-minutes away by bus. Partygoers who can\u2019t figure out who they want to see play can base their visit on the bar\u2019s daily special, which could include $1 jumbo wings on the right afternoon.<\/p>\n

\"TheThe District Bar, located at 2 Sneden Ave. in Staten Island, is pictured on Thursday, June 4, 2026. (Rose Abuin \/ New York Daily News)
\nThe Bronx<\/p>\n

RAMBLING HOUSE<\/a> \u2014 4292 Katonah Ave., Bronx. (718) 798-4510<\/p>\n

Bronx sports isn\u2019t just about the Yankees. Sports fans at Rambling House will be tuned into big screens and a formidable beer list<\/a> that starts with Guinness. The menu at this pub calling itself \u201cA touch of Ireland in the Bronx\u201d has a decidedly Irish flavor, except on Taco Tuesday.<\/p>\n

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