PETALUMA, CA — Although fans in Petaluma can't see the action in person, they can still find plenty of places to watch the rest of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the world’s biggest soccer tournament.
Fans from around the globe will come to North America for matches that are being played across the United States, Canada and Mexico.
The 2026 World Cup runs 39 days, starting Thursday, June 11, and ending July 19. For the first time, the tournament will feature 48 teams, making it the largest World Cup ever.
Eleven U.S. cities — Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle and Rutherford, New Jersey — are hosting matches.
Given the massive popularity of the World Cup, sports bars across the country are drawing large and energetic crowds.
There are six more game dates including today's United States vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Beyond the Glory Sports Bar & Grill confirmed that the game will be on the screen.
Beyond the Glory Sports Bar & Grill
1371 N. McDowell Blvd., Suite 130, Petaluma, CA 94954
Phone: (707) 971-8366
Website: beyondtheglorysportsbar.com
Amenities: Large sports bar with numerous HDTVs, full restaurant, beer, cocktails, family-friendly seating.
Below are some other options in Petaluma no matter what your team:
Buffalo Wild Wings
401 Kenilworth Drive, Suite 810, Petaluma, CA 94952
Website:
Amenities: Buffalo Wild Wings offers dozens of TVs, a full sports-bar menu, a full bar, and Wi-Fi. The chain is specifically advertising 2026 World Cup coverage and today’s matches.
McNear's Saloon & Dining House
23 Petaluma Blvd. N.
Phone: (707) 765-2121
Amenities: McNear's is a historic downtown saloon and sports bar with multiple TVs, a full food menu, craft beer, and cocktails.
Aquarium Food & Spirits
1030 Petaluma Blvd. N.
Phone: (707) 778-8825
Amenities: Aquarium Food & Spirits is a neighborhood sports bar with televisions, a full bar, burgers, pub food, and hours that run until midnight.
Brewsters Beer Garden
229 Water St.
Phone: (707) 981-8330
Amenities: Brewsters Beer Garden offers a large beer garden, an indoor bar, TVs for major sporting events, and a full kitchen.
Taps On The River
54 E. Washington St.
Phone: (707) 763-6700
Amenities: Taps On The River is a brewpub with a large bar, TVs, and riverfront seating.
Pub Republic
3120 Lakeville Hwy.
Phone: (707) 782-9090
Amenities: Pub Republic is a gastropub with multiple TVs, a full bar, and patio seating.
July 1 — Belgium vs. Senegal; United States vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina
July 2–7 — remaining Round of 32 and Round of 16 matches
July 9–11 — Quarterfinals
July 14–15 — Semifinals
July 18 — Third-place match
July 19 — World Cup Final
The World Cup has included an unprecedented trio of star-studded opening ceremonies in the host nations, the United States, Canada and Mexico, created by the Italian producer behind the opening ceremony for this year's Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.
The ceremonies' unifying theme, “the celebration of sports, the passion for soccer, symbolized by the cup itself,” Marco Balich, creative director of Milan-based Balich Wonder Studio, told The Associated Press. “The idea is to narrate with three points of view and languages” using design aesthetics representative of each culture.
In Canada, a mosaic represents the country’s multicultural identity. Mexico's motif is the traditional paper cutouts called papel picado, while the United States has “a super shiny, glowing cup,” said Balich, who also produced the opening ceremony for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Each ceremony features top artistic performances that tap into the national identity, but Balich said spectators shouldn’t expect a Super Bowl-style halftime extravaganza. Instead, the ceremonies combine welcoming speeches, a parade of flags, the presentation of the match ball and about 30 minutes of musical entertainment.
The U.S. opening ceremony took place at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles before the USA vs. Paraguay opening match. Katy Perry, Future, Anitta, LISA, Rema and Tyla headlined an all-star lineup.
The Associated Press contributed reporting.
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