Where To Watch 2026 World Cup And Team USA In The West Hartford Area

WEST HARTFORD, CT — Fans in West Hartford 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.

And with the United States gearing up for its round of 32 knockout match against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday night, July 1, the excitement starts early this month.

Fans from around the globe have come to North America for matches that are being played across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Given the massive popularity of the World Cup, sports bars and gathering spots across the country are expected to draw large and energetic crowds.

Some to consider in the West Hartford area include:

• Parkville Market: Located at 1400 Park St., Hartford, this massive food hall is screening matches both inside and out on its patio, and features global food specials and a small turf soccer pitch.
• Trinity Health Stadium: Home to the Hartford Athletic (250 Huyshope Ave., Hartford), the stadium is hosting a large-scale community watch party for the World Cup final on Sunday, July 19.
• Pratt Street: This downtown Hartford pedestrian corridor is a designated hub for Team USA watch parties, complete with outdoor screens and pregame festivities.
• Vaughan's Public House: Located at 59 Pratt St., Hartford, this traditional Irish pub is the downtown home base for the local American Outlaws soccer supporters chapter.'
• Iron Horse Sports Pub, located at 14 Oakwood Ave., West Hartford.

The 2026 World Cup runs for 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.

For the complete FIFA World Cup match schedule, click on this link.