Watch World Cup Soccer

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is the most significant soccer tournament ever hosted in the United States, and with matches being played in nearby Washington DC’s Commanders Field, the energy in Arlington is going to be extraordinary. The county’s sports bar landscape is genuinely excellent for World Cup viewing — with venues offering everything from intimate neighborhood pub atmospheres to massive multi-screen stadium-style viewing rooms. The undisputed anchor for big-match viewing is Dudley’s Sport & Ale in Shirlington: a multi-level sports bar with over 40 TVs and a famous 20-foot projector screen in a theater-style stadium room, plus an enormous rooftop deck with wall-to-wall TVs   that is purpose-built for exactly this kind of communal sporting experience. Dudley’s has established itself as one of the top 250 sports bars in the entire United States and has hosted World Cup watch parties in previous tournaments. Find events and reservations at dudleyssportandale.com.

Crystal City Sports Pub at 529 23rd Street South offers over 60 TVs across multiple floors, billiards, darts, and a great home-cooked menu at very reasonable prices—open 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. every single day of the year, making it a reliable option for early kickoffs. Ireland’s Four Courts in Arlington was selected as the official watch party venue for the World Cup 2026 Draw event held in Washington DC, signaling its standing as the area’s premier soccer pub. First Down Sports Bar & Grill, Wood & Iron Gameday at Virginia Square, Highline RxR in Crystal City, and O’Malley’s in Crystal City round out a strong roster of viewing options with multiple screens and dedicated soccer programming. For real-time bar finding during the tournament, watchwc.com tracks verified venues showing matches with sound on across the DMV.