FIFA World Cup 2026 matches
Levi’s Stadium | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara
Qatar vs. Switzerland
June 13, 12pm
The Bay Area’s first match of the 2025 FIFA World Cup pits two small, wealthy nations in a competition that favors the Alpine nation.
Austria vs. Jordan
June 16, 9pm
Jordan’s first-ever FIFA World Cup appearance, in a match against Austria, which two years ago overtook France and the Netherlands to make it to the knockout stage at Euro 2024.
Turkey vs. Paraguay
June 19, 8pm
A well-matched meetup in which watchers give Turkey a slight edge.
Jordan vs. Algeria
June 22, 8pm
Algeria’s players include former Man U player Riyad Mahrez and Aïssa Mandi, who popped off to the press on his chances of defeating Messi when the North African team meets Argentina June 16 in Kansas.
Paraguay vs. Australia
June 25, 7pm
Home wins against Argentina and Brazil brought Paraguay to the World Cup finals against the equally well regarded Aussies.,
Match 81
July 1, 5pm
Group D winners vs. Group B/E/F/I/J third place.
Fan Events
Watch parties are everywhere in the Santa Clara Valley
San Jose Earthquakes Soccer Celebration
June 11–July 19
San Pedro Square, San Jose
San Pedro Square Market is the scene for a month-long watch party built for fans of the global game. Catch every match from June 11 through July 19. Fans can view the games on a 27-foot screen, and enjoy Inflatables & Fan Zones, local food and drink, plus live music, face painting, and mascot days during opening week June 11 – 14.
The Row Cup
June 11–July 19
Santana Row, San Jose
Santana Row is activating a five-week World Cup celebration built around watch parties in 15+ restaurants, with themed menus, cocktails, happy hours and live DJs. Plus, get official merchandise at The FIFA Pop-Up Shop on Santana Row.
Watch Parties
June 13–July 1
Hyatt Regency, Santa Clara
The Hyatt Regency Santa Clara is hosting watch parties tied to the six Santa Clara World Cup match days. The perfect spot for fans to catch all the thrilling moments live, surrounded by fellow soccer lovers in the stadium’s aura.
Other local establishments of note hosting game day festivities are Rocco’s Ballpark and the Sportsman’s Lounge, both in Santa Clara, the Quarter Note in Sunnyvale and Fred’s Place in Mountain View.
Global Soccer Watch Party
Thursday, June 11
Eastridge Center, San Jose
Watch the Mexico vs. South Africa match at the Eastridge Shopping Center on a 30-foot viewing screen and shop local San Jose vendors on the first floor of the mall. 12pm–3pm
Kickin’ it at Creekside
Saturday, June 13, 9am–10pm
Creekside San Jose, 56 Barack Obama Blvd., San Jose,
Creekside San Jose hosts “Kickin’ it at Creekside,” a large all-day family- and pet-friendly soccer festival and World Cup viewing party built around match screenings, live music, food, chalk art and giveaways.
Event highlights include live DJ sets from DJ Rich Daniels and DJ Oscar Ramirez, a morning fitness party, pet adoption tents and beer garden viewing zones at Hapa’s Brewing Co.
La Plaza Futbol Watch Parties
June 18 and June 24
1700 Alum Rock Ave., San Jose
The Mexican Heritage Plaza will host two Mexico-focused watch parties, one for each of our southern neighbor’s matches with South Korea and Czechia. Seats and tables are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. (Plaza Watch Parties)
Taste of Milpitas Watch Party
Saturday, June 20
Great Mall, Milpitas
The City of Milpitas and Moveable Feast are collaborating on a free community World Cup watch party at the Great Mall. The event features food and beverage vendors, live bands, cultural performances and a live screening of the Ecuador vs. Curacao match at 5pm. (Milpitas Watch Party)
Morgan Hill Soccer Kick Off Festival
Saturday, June 13
Morgan Hill Outdoor Sports Center
Presented by City of Morgan Hill, OV Toros and Nor Cal Premier Soccer, this all-day family event features elimination games, bounce houses, community booths, food trucks and more. Featured matches are Qatar vs Switzerland at 12pm and Brazil vs Morocco at 3pm. (Morgan Hill Soccer Kickoff Festival)
Peninsula and Stanford-area
Palo Alto
USA World Cup Viewing Parties
June 12, June 19, and June 25
Palo Alto Elks Lodge lawn, 4249 El Camino Real
The Palo Alto Elks Lodge is having a three-part watch party series outdoors on the lawn. The three matches are U.S.A. vs. Paraguay, Australia and Turkey. (Palo Alto Elks Lodge)
Mountain View
Downtown’s Summer of Soccer
June 11–July 19
Downtown Mountain View
Watch parties at downtown restaurants, a mini soccer pitch on the lawn near the Wells Fargo Bank, culminating in a weekend festival with live music, games, giveaways and screenings of the bronze and final matches. (Summer of Soccer)
