FIFA World Cup 2026 is happening from June 11 to July 19 as 48 teams from around the globe compete in the 104-game tournament across 16 host cities in three countries – Canada, Mexico and the United States.
The New York-New Jersey stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey is hosting the final on July 19. Download the FCW26 match schedule and check out the FIFA website for everything you need to know.
If you’re a big soccer (football) fan or just love sporting events in general, you probably want to hang out with a fun crowd to watch the games. While the Staunton and Waynesboro areas do not have a dedicated soccer-specific pub, local spots that have FOX and FS1 (and Telemundo and Universo for Spanish coverage) can broadcast the matches, especially the World Cup final.
Here is a list of places in the area where you can catch a World Cup game. Vote for your favorite spot in the poll below by noon Friday, June 12 to let others know where to meet up and join in on the fun.
- Applebee’s Grill + Bar in Staunton and Waynesboro regularly show major sporting events and carries World Cup sports programming FS1 and FOX to catch the games.
- Baja Bean, 9 W. Beverley St., Staunton frequently hosts watch parties with two TVs and an overhead projector screen for big events like the World Cup final and game-day drink and food specials in the bar section of the restaurant.
Basic City Beer Co., 1010 E. Main St., Waynesboro has large TV screens spread out in its warehouse space, with a beer and bar menu that shows major sports games.
Bricks Restaurant and Pub, 111 N. Augusta St., Staunton is known for putting major events on their TVs and has pool tables, darts, and a kitchen that stays open late.
Brothers Pizza & Italian Restaurant, 74 Orchard Hill Circle, Staunton is a casual, dine-in space with three TVs that serves beer, pizza and subs and streams FS1 sporting events like the Super Bowl and World Cup games.
Buffalo Wild Wings, 437a Tiffany Drive, Waynesboro with big screen TVs and a full sports bar menu, it’s a great spot to catch a game.
Byers Street Bistro, 18 Byers St., Staunton has a bar area that routinely shows sports and has multiple TVs to catch a match, have a beer and burger and hang out.
Chili’s Grill and Bar, 1025 Richmond Ave., Staunton features TVs in the bar area and regularly broadcasts major sporting events.
The Depot Grille, 42 Middlebrook Ave., Staunton at the historic rail depot features a tavern-style bar section equipped with TVs that regularly broadcast live sports on FS1.
Los Panchos, 156 Lucy Lane, Waynesboro is a great spot for soccer fans. They feature TVs in their dining and bar areas that regularly broadcast major live sporting events, including the FIFA World Cup.
Seven Arrows Brewing Company, 2508 Jefferson Hwy., Waynesboro has multiple TVs set up throughout its taproom, streams FOX and shows sporting events like the games.
Sidelines Sports Bar & Grill, 16 Ivy Ridge Lane, Fishersville has a dedicated following as a spot for watching games with a crowd and streams FS1 to watch the World Cup matches.
Applebee’s Grill + Bar in Staunton and Waynesboro regularly show major sporting events and carries World Cup sports programming FS1 and FOX to catch the games.
Baja Bean, 9 W. Beverley St., Staunton frequently hosts watch parties with two TVs and an overhead projector screen for big events like the World Cup final and game-day drink and food specials in the bar section of the restaurant.
Basic City Beer Co., 1010 E. Main St., Waynesboro has large TV screens spread out in its warehouse space, with a beer and bar menu that shows major sports games.
Bricks Restaurant and Pub, 111 N. Augusta St., Staunton is known for putting major events on their TVs and has pool tables, darts, and a kitchen that stays open late.
Brothers Pizza & Italian Restaurant, 74 Orchard Hill Circle, Staunton is a casual, dine-in space with three TVs that serves beer, pizza and subs and streams FS1 sporting events like the Super Bowl and World Cup games.
Buffalo Wild Wings, 437a Tiffany Drive, Waynesboro with big screen TVs and a full sports bar menu, it’s a great spot to catch a game.
Byers Street Bistro, 18 Byers St., Staunton has a bar area that routinely shows sports and has multiple TVs to catch a match, have a beer and burger and hang out.
Chili’s Grill and Bar, 1025 Richmond Ave., Staunton features TVs in the bar area and regularly broadcasts major sporting events.
The Depot Grille, 42 Middlebrook Ave., Staunton at the historic rail depot features a tavern-style bar section equipped with TVs that regularly broadcast live sports on FS1.
Los Panchos, 156 Lucy Lane, Waynesboro is a great spot for soccer fans. They feature TVs in their dining and bar areas that regularly broadcast major live sporting events, including the FIFA World Cup.
Seven Arrows Brewing Company, 2508 Jefferson Hwy., Waynesboro has multiple TVs set up throughout its taproom, streams FOX and shows sporting events like the games.
Sidelines Sports Bar & Grill, 16 Ivy Ridge Lane, Fishersville has a dedicated following as a spot for watching games with a crowd and streams FS1 to watch the World Cup matches.
Monique Calello is a reporter at The News Leader in Staunton covering business, dining and entertainment in the Shenandoah Valley. Connect with her at mcalello@newsleader.com.
This article originally appeared on Staunton News Leader: Best places to watch the 2026 World Cup in Staunton
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