SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) \u2014 The United States Men’s National Team kicks off its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign on Friday, and Real Salt Lake is helping celebrate. <\/p>\n
RSL will be hosting soccer celebration watch parties at America First Field throughout the tournament’s group stages for both the Stars and Stripes and Mexico. <\/p>\n
Each celebration will be held at Beddy’s Plaza just outside the stadium and is free to attend. Watch parties will include the game on a big screen, live entertainment, food trucks, pre-game activities and appearances from RSL and Utah Royals players. <\/p>\n
Attendees will also have the option to purchase a meal deal package that includes a guaranteed seat, a meal, popcorn and soda. <\/p>\n
Real Salt Lake hosted the first of six watch parties on Thursday afternoon, when Mexico opened the global tournament with a 2-0 win over South Africa. <\/p>\n
On Friday night, fans can cheer on the U.S. as they play their opening group stage match against Paraguay. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. <\/p>\n
A full list of remaining watch parties at America First Field can be found below:<\/p>\n
USA vs Paraguay; June 12, 7 p.m.Mexico vs South Korea; June 18, 7 p.m.USA vs Australia; June 19, 1 p.m.Mexico vs Czechia; June 24, 7 p.m. USA vs Turkiye; June 25, 8 p.m. <\/p>\n
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