FIFA World Cup Superior Player Of The Match Award Appearance Planned For Manchester Watch Party Thursday

MANCHESTER — Soccer fans will have a chance to see and take photos with a FIFA “Superior Player of the Match” trophy during a special World Cup watch party Thursday at Elicit Brewing Company.

The trophy will make a guest appearance from 4 to 5:30 p.m. as part of the venue’s daylong celebration of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The “Superior Player of the Match” award is presented to standout players for exceptional on-field performances during World Cup competition. During the 2026 tournament, 104 players are expected to receive the distinction, with stars including Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Julian Quiñones among recent recipients.

Fans attending the event will be able to pose for photos with the trophy while watching six World Cup matches scheduled throughout the day.

Thursday’s match schedule includes:

• Group E, 4 p.m.
  • Curaçao vs. Côte d’Ivoire
  • Ecuador vs. Germany
• Group F, 7 p.m.
  • Tunisia vs. Netherlands
  • Japan vs. Sweden
• Group D, 10 p.m.
  • Türkiye vs. United States
  • Paraguay vs. Australia

The watch party begins at 3 p.m. Thursday, June 25, at Elicit Brewing Company, located at 165 Adams St. in Manchester. Organizers said the event is expected to offer fans an energetic atmosphere to celebrate the world’s biggest soccer tournament.