After years of planning and anticipation, the 2026 FIFA World Cup finally kicks off this week. The entire world (including many bars in Fort Worth ) will tune in at 2 pm Thursday, June 11 when the Mexico takes on South Africa in the first match of the tournament. The action will come to Arlington on Sunday, June 14 with The Netherlands vs. Japan - the first of nine matches at "Dallas Stadium." Watch parties during World Cup won't be hard to find, but many bars and restaurants are offering special food and drink features, free swag, or even line dancing lessons and live mariachis.

Here are 11 top bars for catching all the 2026 World Cup action, including every dribble, assist, kick, and "gooooaaaallll."

Billy Bob’s Texas
The world’s largest honky tonk will feature daily World Cup matches with a few Texas twists, including twice-daily line dance lessons, acoustic singers every afternoon, and pop-up activations like Wild Knox’s hat and branding bar, chain stitching, and more. Daily admission is $6 during daytime hours and until close Sunday through Wednesday. Save room for barbecue, burgers, steak, chili, elote, and more from the dance hall’s on-site Honky Tonk Kitchen. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, Fort Worth

Birdie’s Social Club
The indoor-outdoor Cultural District bar will broadcast all World Cup matches on the outside giant jumbotron along with 20-plus TVs with full sound. Fans can partake in fútbol beer towers, new frozen cocktails, and food delivered right to your table by nearby Blue Mesa. 2737 W. 5^th St., Fort Worth

Buffalo Bros.
All three Buffalo Bros. locations (TCU, Sundance Square, and Burleson) will broadcast all World Cup matches, with no admission fee. All regular daily specials will be offered, including happy hour Monday through Friday from 3-6 pm, and on Wednesdays, five for $5 wings (or 10 for $8) and $5 whiskeys.

Circle Bar at the Crescent Hotel
The luxury hotel's Circle Bar has transformed into “FanZone ‘26” for World Cup, with live music, team-inspired food and cocktails, and more. On June 12 when USA takes on Paraguay, the bar will serve a menu of brisket burnt end nachos ($32); and on June 14 for the Germany vs Curacao match, guests can enjoy bratwurst with potato salad and sauerkraut ($22). 3300 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth

The Londoner
Recently nominated for “best soccer bar” in America by USA Today, The Londoner has long served as a hub for die-hard soccer fans in DFW. Along with locations in Colleyville, Addison, and Dallas, a new Arlington outlet expected to open near AT&T Stadium in time for the USA vs Paraguay match on June 13 (for which they'll charge a $5 fee to cover security costs). They'll serve a limited menu that will include Scotch eggs, fish and chips, cottage pie, and Guinness cheesesteak. Drinks will include punch bowls meant for sharing and the special World Cup Mule and Londoner Margarita. 5120 State Hwy 121, Colleyville; 1409 N. Collins St., Arlington

Rex’s Bar & Grill
The Tastemaker Awards' Neighborhood Restaurant of the Year will kick off the World Cup with live mariachi music by Mariachis de los Texas Rangers ahead of the Mexico vs. South Africa match on June 11. Rex’s will host watch parties for every single World Cup match, with first-come, first-served seating inside and on the covered patio. Fans can also book reservations for a Texas Wagyu buffet for $59 that includes include mini Wagyu chicken fried steaks, Wagyu brisket birria tacos, and Wagyu steak bite corn dogs. There's also a VIP package for $99 with private room seating, a three-course meal by chef Brian Olenjack, and two specialty drinks. Reserve the buffet and VIP packages throughout the tournament here. 1501 S. University Dr., Fort Worth

Soy Cowboy
The Pan-Asian restaurant inside Loews Arlington Hotel, near AT&T Stadium is expanding its hours to include lunch service daily until July 21 with a special FIFA menu available in the bar and patio areas. Menu highlights include Wagyu beef yakitori, Korean barbecue ribs, sashimi, sushi, lobster wontons, and drinks like watermelon margaritas and Sapporo Japanese beer. Reservations are encouraged with a $100 per person deposit required. 888 Nolan Ryan Expy., Arlington

Texas Live!
The Arlington entertainment district near AT&T Stadium will offer fans the chance to pregame, celebrate post-game, or take in all the action on a 100-foot screen (plus 122 additional screens across 11 restaurants and 22 bars). To guarantee seating in front of the big screen, guests can make reservations for every game with a $25 per person food and beverage minimum for table seating, and a $50 minimum for booth seating, plus tax and gratuity. Texas Live! is also hosting watch parties for select games in the covered Backyard outdoor space followed by live bands and Latin DJs. Tickets start at $35. 1650 E. Randol Mill Rd., Arlington

Thirsty Lion
The Euless gastropub plans to broadcast every match with exclusive game-day food and beer pairings, swag giveaways, and a chance to make a difference in the world of youth soccer. Fans will find limited time specials on the “Match Up Menu” during live match times with several popular menu items available for $15 or less. Highlights include sliders, wings, and cheese curds paired with Michelob Ultra or Stella Artois. Round up your check to benefit the American Youth Soccer Organization. 1220 Chisholm Trail, Euless

Upper 90
The West Magnolia Avenue sports bar is serious about soccer – its name refers to the top left or top right corner of a soccer goal. World Cup watch parties have always been big here, as witnessed by crowds from World Cups past. This year the Upper 90 promises the best prices on draft beer and tall boys (including Lone Star, PBR, and Montucky Cold Snacks) on Magnolia during matches. There’ll also be free merch from various vendors throughout the tournament. 961 W. Magnolia Ave., Fort Worth

Ye Olde Bull & Bush
The longtime British-inspired pub has always been a popular spot to catch soccer matches, and that will be no different with the World Cup in town. Visit to join other soccer fans and catch all the matches while perusing one of Fort Worth’s largest lists of international beers, from Belgium and Brazilian selections to German and Argentinian. While the pub typically opens daily at 4 pm, patrons can visit early for matches with earlier start times. 2300 Montgomery St., Fort Worth