MANHATTAN, IL — Fans in Manhattan 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.
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 in Manhattan include:
Fritz's Saloon
Address: 225 S State St, Manhattan
Phone: (815) 613-6972
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Midtown Bar & Grill
Address: 100 S State St., Manhattan
Phone: (779) 279-9563
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Gallagher's Pub
Address: 160 E North St, Manhattan
Phone: (815) 478-9803
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Arrowhead Ales Brewing Co.
Address: 2101 Calistoga Dr, New Lenox
Phone: (815) 717-6068
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North & Maple
Address: 2387 E Joliet Hwy, New Lenox
Phone: (815) 377-0000
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Address: 414 Nelson Rd., New Lenox
Phone: (815) 463-9333
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Tom Kelly's
Address: 495 Degroate Rd., New Lenox
Phone: (815) 462-8420
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3 Corners Grill & Tap
Address: 901 E Lincoln Hwy, New Lenox
Phone: (815) 485-9000
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JBD White Horse Inn
Address: 348 W Maple St., New Lenox
Phone: (815) 485-4848
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Comise's Bar and Grill
Address: 1005 W Laraway Rd. Suite 260, New Lenox
Phone: (815) 717-8361
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American Legion Thomas Hartung Post 1977
Address: 14414 Ford Dr., New Lenox
Phone: (815) 485-4651
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Harry E. Anderson VFW Post 9545
Address: 323 Old Hickory Rd., New Lenox
Phone: (815) 485-8369
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The Associated Press contributed reporting.
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