A Guide to the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Brought to you by the Washington Diplomat staff
Soccer’s biggest event is back in North America, and what better place to watch it than the city that serves as one of the most important diplomatic hubs of the world.
From June 11, 48-teams will play across Mexico, Canada and the USA for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, leading up to the final at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium on July 19.
And while DC isn’t one of the 16 host cities, it won’t be without the spirit. Massive screenings at the National Mall and The Wharf, watch parties at neighborhood bars and embassy-hosted gatherings will bring the city to life.
So, soccer fans, DMV locals and expats, this is your guide to watching the global celebration of the sport.
This page will be updated regularly as World Cup-related events are added. Keep an eye on our social media and our events page for the most recent updates.
Embassy-affiliated group stage watch parties (June 11-27)
South Africa v. MexicoHosted by the Embassy of South Africa & Buddy’s DC June 11, 1pm @ Buddy’s DC Check out the details here. |
South Korea v. Czech RepublicHosted by the Korean Cultural Center at the Embassy of Korea; Korean Society of Virginia & Washington Korean Soccer Association June 11, 10pm @ Korean Central Presbyterian Church Learn more and register here. |
Canada v. Bosnia & HerzegovinaHosted by Suzie Q’s DC alongside the Embassy of Canada June 12, 3pm @ Suzie Q’s Check out the details here. |
Germany v. CuraçaoHosted by the Embassy of Germany June 14, 12:30pm @ Aslin Beer Company See more here. |
Spain v. Cabo VerdeHosted by Casa Teresa, The Square DC and the Embassy of Spain June 15, 12pm @ Casa Teresa Learn more here. |
Belgium v. EgyptHosted by the Embassy of Belgium and Belga Cafe June 15, 3pm @ Belga Cafe See the details here. |
Panama v. GhanaHosted by the Embassy of Panama and Panameños en el DMV June 17, 7pm @ Metrobar See more here. |
Canada v. QatarHosted by Franklin Hall alongside the Embassy of Canada June 18, 6pm @ Franklin Hall Check out the details here. |
South Korea v. MexicoHosted by the Korean Cultural Center at the Embassy of Korea; Korean Society of Virginia & Washington Korean Soccer Association June 18, 9pm @ Messiah Presbyterian Church Learn more here. |
Germany v. Ivory CoastHosted by the Embassy of Germany June 20, 3:30pm @ Biergarten at the Heurich House Museum See more here. |
Spain v. Saudi ArabiaHosted by the Embassy of Spain June 21, 12pm @ Franklin Hall Check out the details here. |
Belgium v. IranHosted by the Embassy of Belgium June 21, 2:30pm @ St. Arnold’s Mussel Bar See the details and register here. |
Argentina v. AustriaHosted by the Embassy of Austria June 22, 1pm @ Aslin Beer Company Check out the details and register here. |
Canada v. SwitzerlandHosted by Suzie Q’s DC alongside the Embassy of Canada June 24, 3pm @ Suzie Q’s See more here. |
Haiti v. MoroccoHosted by the Roots of Development, Haitian Ladies Network and the Embassy of Haiti June 24, 5pm @ Hook Hall Register here. |
South Africa v. South KoreaHosted by the Korean Cultural Center at the Embassy of Korea; Korean Society of Virginia & Washington Korean Soccer Association June 24, 9pm @ Korean Central Presbyterian Church See the details here. |
Uruguay v. SpainHosted by Casa Teresa, The Square DC and the Embassy of Spain June 26, 5pm @ Casa Teresa Learn more here. |
Belgium v. New ZealandHosted by the Embassy of Belgium and the Embassy of New Zealand June 26, 11pm @ Aslin Beer Company Register here. |
Panama v. EnglandHosted by Metrobar alongside the Embassy of Panama June 27, 5pm @ Metrobar Check out the details here. |
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