Where To Watch 2026 World Cup Near Southbury

SOUTHBURY, CT — Fans in Southbury can’t see the action in person, but can still find plenty of places to watch 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.

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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 expected to draw large and energetic crowds.

Some to consider near Southbury include:

• THE LODGE Bar & Grill: The Lodge is one of Southbury's top destinations for watching major sporting events, offering numerous TVs, a full bar and a large food menu that make it a popular gathering spot on game days.
• The Tavern: Another local option, The Tavern regularly broadcasts major sporting events and offers a casual setting for fans looking to catch World Cup matches close to home.
• Avenue Bar & Grill (Naugatuck): About a 20-minute drive from Southbury, Avenue Bar & Grill plans to show Portugal's matches and other World Cup games. Located next to the Naugatuck Portuguese Club, it's known for its Portuguese cuisine, seafood dishes and selection of Portuguese beer and wine.
• Elicit Brewing Co. (Danbury): Just a short drive from Southbury, Elicit Brewing is continuing its World Cup festivities with a Team USA watch party on Wednesday, July 1, as the Americans face Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Round of 32. The brewery will show the match on its large screens while offering its full food and drink menu, with no cover charge.
• O'Brien's Sports Pub & Restaurant (Danbury): O'Brien's is also hosting a Team USA watch party beginning at 8 p.m. Wednesday, featuring the U.S.-Bosnia and Herzegovina match with game audio throughout the restaurant, tequila tastings and giveaways.

With the World Cup continuing through July 19, many of these venues are expected to continue showing tournament matches and hosting watch parties as teams advance through the knockout rounds. Fans are encouraged to check each venue's social media pages for updated schedules and special events.

The Associated Press contributed reporting.