The 2026 World Cup kicked off on June 11 and is being co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada—marking the first time in the tournament’s history that it has been organized by three countries. However, Lisbon offers the best spots to watch your national team and favorite players in full color and on the big screen.
And there’s something for every soccer fan, whether you’re looking for the euphoria of a crowd gathered around a giant outdoor screen, or you prefer the comfort of a bar with smaller— but still high-resolution— screens, all while enjoying the best drinks and snacks.
One thing is certain: Lisbon is ready to host the 2026 World Cup and to ensure you won’t be left out of the festivities or miss the best goals. That’s why we’ve put together a guide to the spots where you can watch the action through July 19. Will Portugal surprise us in this World Cup?
Nonstop broadcasts at sports bars throughout the city
If you’re looking to follow the action and VAR decisions without any visual interruptions, these specialty bars are the ideal solution.
In Cais do Sodré, The Couch Sports Bar features dozens of televisions strategically placed to eliminate blind spots, combining an atmosphere of both local and international patrons with a selection of cocktails and shareable dishes.
Another option is located in Avenidas Novas: the Real Sports Bar, which offers a more structured, vintage-inspired atmosphere, away from the usual hustle and bustle of pubs. The venue stands out for its comfort food menu, where burgers served on bolo do caco bread and veal croquettes are the standout items.
Irish&Co, in the easternmost part of the capital, stands out as one of Lisbon’s top spots for watching soccer matches outdoors. The venue features a large outdoor terrace equipped with multiple screens, an experience complemented by draft beer service.
Lisboa Football Arena at Terreiro do Paço: the main fan zone for the 2026 World Cup
If you want to watch the 2026 World Cup in a festive outdoor atmosphere, Terreiro do Paço will host the capital’s main “fan zone” for broadcasts of the 2026 World Cup matches.
The City Council will set up giant high-definition screens and food and beverage areas to follow the National Team’s progress and the tournament’s decisive matches. The space features social areas, beer stands, and brand activation zones with soccer-themed activities.
Admission is strictly on a first-come, first-served basis, with security checks at the entrances. On days when Portugal takes the field, the large crowds require advance planning and early arrival to secure a spot within the perimeter before the gates close.
World Cup at UBBO
UBBO will transform its Central Plaza into a gathering spot for fans, broadcasting the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches.
The space will feature a giant screen complemented by a fan zone equipped with bleachers and artificial turf to recreate a stadium atmosphere, with a special focus on showing Portugal’s and Brazil’s matches during the group stage.
In addition to the match broadcasts, the shopping center will host a variety of sports-themed entertainment activities where the public can participate in FIFA gaming sessions, table soccer, trading card events, and skill challenges throughout the entire month of the tournament.
Santos Populares and the 2026 World Cup in a single space
The Santos riverside festival in Santos will combine the Santos Populares celebrations with the 2026 World Cup. The venue will offer traditional street food, such as sardines and bifanas, always accompanied by popular music.
And to integrate the sporting event into the Lisbon-style festivities, the organizers will set up giant screens showing a selection of tournament matches, with a focus on the Portuguese National Team’s games.
Visitors will be able to find the exact broadcast schedule through weekly updates posted on the event’s social media channels.
On this rooftop, you can shout “goal” at the top of your lungs
IDB Rooftop by Mīrārī will broadcast the main matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The screens on the panoramic terracewill show all of the Portuguese national team’s matches, as well asother group stage matches featuring teams such as Brazil and the defending champion, Argentina.
While watching the competition, you’ll also have access to the venue’s in-house dining options , featuring dishes like smash burgers and poke bowls from Déde, pizzas from Irmão Zap, and signature cocktails such as the Mīrārī Smash.
At Browers Beato, featuring a 6.40-by-3.36-meter screen
Browers Beato will broadcast World Cup matches on a giant 6.40-by-3.36-meter screen.
The venue will turn the game viewings into an interactive experience through an exclusive fan passport, which will collect stamps for each game day attended and reward regular attendance with craft beer tasting platters and discount vouchers for future meals:
- With the4th stamp , receive a beer tasting platter (4x10cl) to sample the venue’s variety of beers.
- With the 7th stamp , receive a 10% discount voucher for a future meal (applicable to orders over 20€).
The bar will also offer a special promotion with half-price beers during the National Team’s matches. The promotion will cover the tournament’s opening game and will be repeated for all broadcasts starting with the quarterfinals of the World Cup.
World Cup with a prime view of the Tagus River
Mama Shelter Lisbon will broadcast the main World Cup matches in its various outdoor spaces.
Screens throughout the venue will show matches featuring teams such as Portugal, France, Brazil, and Spain, following the competition all the way to the final match.
Visitors will also participate in interactive activities based on live scores. After registering and choosing a team to support, fans will receive a notification on their cell phone and a free slice of pizza for every goal their team scores during the match.And anyone who guesses the exact score of the game will immediately win a voucher for a signature cocktail.
Winners will then be entered into a final drawing for a one-night stay with brunch for two.
Goalfest at Vale do Silêncio, featuring soccer, music, and celebration
Paid tickets for the Golden Circle restricted area.
Goalfest will broadcast more than 50 matches from the 2026 World Cup on a giant high-definition screen.
The event will also feature more than a dozen concerts by Portuguese and international artists throughout the tournament, in a venue that will offer other entertainment areas.
The venue will include a Football Park for five-a-side soccer tournaments, a Gaming Zone with console competitions, a children’s area, and a food court featuring food trucks and gourmet restaurants . At Vale do Silêncio, you’ll also find other attractions, such as a Ferris wheel and a climbing wall.
To watch the matches, spectators can move around the park or opt for the Golden Circle, a designated area near the screen that guarantees access to an exclusive bar.
The 2026 World Cup is on the other side
The Caparica Fan Fest will transform Costa da Caparica into one of the gathering spots for the 2026 World Cup, combining soccer matches with entertainment, music, and urban culture.
For over a month, visitors will be able to watch the tournament’s matches on a giant screen in an atmosphere designed for all ages.
The event will also serve as a broader cultural experience, featuring street food zones, tattoo booths, spots for trading trading cards, and customizable merchandise.
The venue will also feature live music performances, stand-up comedy , and various interactive areas, allowing fans to take penalty kicks against a robotic goalkeeper, measure the speed of their shots , and participate in ball-juggling contests.
Tapas and Soccer at the Marriott Hotel
The Tapas & Tiles Bar at the Marriott Hotel will broadcast the matches of the current international soccer tournament.
Guests can watch the matches on-site and will have access to a menu featuring appetizers inspired by Portuguese cuisine.
Members of the hotel’s loyalty program will also receive a direct discount on drinks consumed during the sporting events.
Soccer and pizza—is there anything better?
Telepizza will transform one of its Lisbon locations—the Parque das Nações store — into a space dedicated to watching World Cup matches.
This restaurant will broadcast all of the National Team’s matches and feature immersive decor with scarves, jerseys, and visual elements supporting the team.
The brand will also organize in-store activities and special entertainment for fans, and the menu will include a limited-edition selection of five new pizzas and a snack to enjoy while watching the games.
Soccer on the patio at Mafia
La Mafia Se Sienta a la Mesa restaurant will broadcast the Portuguese National Team’s matches on its terrace.
During World Cup matches, the restaurant will offer a free beer to customers for every goal scored by the Portuguese team.
Fans will watch the matches outdoors, overlooking the river, and combine soccer with the restaurant’s Italian cuisine menu, which features thin-crust pizzas and artisanal pastas.
Watch the World Cup with an unobstructed view of the Tagus River
Themed burgers for €15; Imperial beer starting at €2 and wine by the glass for €4 during happy hour. “Buy one, get one free” on drinks whenever Portugal scores.
The outdoor area of the Hyatt Regency Lisboa will serve as an open-air fan zone for broadcasts of the 2026 World Cup matches, offering views of the Tagus River.
The venue will be divided between “A Bancada,” designed to recreate the relaxed atmosphere of a sports bar centered around beer kegs, and “The Clubhouse,” a seating area geared toward families and hotel guests.
The main menu will feature a selection of burgers for 15 euros, with recipes inspired by the cuisines of participating countries such as Portugal, Spain, France, the United States, and Mexico.
In line with the sports schedule, the hotel will also launch “Golden Goal Hour,” offering discounted drinks before and during matches. During National Team games, the “Golo Time = Double Time” promotion will offer two drinks for the price of one during the ten minutes following any Portuguese goal.
These events will also include side activities, such as a loyalty passport with prizes, contests to predict match outcomes , and an interactive photo wall.
At Portugália, with special promotions for Portugal’s
Promotional prices on snacks and drinks.
Portugália Cervejaria will extend its traditional “Hora da Loira” and offer direct discounts on classic house dishes to accompany the broadcasts of the Portuguese National Team’s World Cup matches.
The brand will adjust its pricing to coincide with the late afternoon starttimes of Portugal’s matches, focusing the menu on dishes meant for sharing.
Customers will have access to combo meals featuring the traditional prego sandwich, fries, and croquettes, as well as exclusive discounts on the entire appetizer menu.
The initiative will take place simultaneously at the chain’s various locations across the country.
World Cup at Fábrica Braço de Prata
Fábrica Braço de Prata will broadcast the World Cup matches on a 3.5-by-3-meter screen.
The event will offer fans a variety of traditional dishes, snacks, and grilled foods, and the bar will host a “Happy Hour” to accompany the games.
During halftime breaks, the organizers will host cultural entertainment activities on the premises.
Those arriving by car will have access to free on-site parking for the duration of their visit.
2026 World Cup: Choose Between Watching Indoors or on the Terrace
The Tráfico restaurant will broadcast the World Cup matches on two screens located on the Terra terrace and in the indoor dining area.
The riverside venue will set up 75 seats for fans to watch the various matches of the international tournament.
During Portugal’s matches, the restaurant will hand out free gifts to customers and run a special promotion at the bar, cutting the price of imperial beers in half for every goal scored by the national team.
The menu will feature beer platters to share and quick-service dishes, such as picanha sandwiches, double burgers, and veal croquettes.
The World Cup and picanha? Only in one place!
Fábrica da Picanha will broadcast the Portuguese national team’s games and offer discounted prices on a selection of drinks.
The menu will include direct discounts on beer in various sizes, traditional and fruit-based cocktails, and pitchers of sangria to share.
All Fábrica da Picanha locations will adapt to welcome groups of fans before kickoff and, after the games end, will keep their kitchens open and transition directly to their regular dinner service.
At Dote, francesinhas are on the house
DOTE will broadcast the Portuguese national team’s World Cup opener and offer a “Francesinha” to every patron in its venues if Portugal scores against the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The brewery will honor the offer regardless of whether the match ends in a win, loss, or tie— the national team simply needs to score a goal during the game.
Customers can order their free sandwich directly from the menu, choosing between the traditional and vegetarian versions , as well as the iconic “Picanochão” and the menu’s latest addition, the “Minhota.”
World Cup in Chiado, close to everything
Carmo Rooftop, in Chiado, will broadcast World Cup matches on three large-format LED TVs and a projector.
At the event, you’ll also have access to and trading card swap sessions during all tournament matches, and you’ll be able to watch the games simultaneously in all areas of the restaurant, the mezzanine, and the movie theater.
On days when the Brazilian National Team plays, the program will include face painting for fans, as well as various activations by partner brands, which will distribute giveaways directly to the audience.
The perfect accompaniment to the World Cup: churros and more!
San Ginés Terraza will set up a giant screen on its rooftop, located atop the historic São Paulo Church in Cais do Sodré.
During the so-called “FIFA Hour,” the bar will offer immediate discounts on beer and serve signature cocktails to those watching the matches.
The outdoor space will show most of the tournament’s matches, including guaranteed broadcasts of the Portuguese national team’s games against Congo, Uzbekistan, and Colombia, as well as matches featuring Brazil and Spain.
80-inch World Cup Screen
The Uptown Bar at the InterContinental Lisbon will broadcast World Cup matches on an 80-inch screen.
The themed menu focuses on shareable dishes, with options such as arancini with truffled pecorino, chicken gyozas with teriyaki sauce, nachos with avocado purée, aged beef skewers, and Black Angus mini-burgers.
The drink menu complements the matches with beers, sangrias, wines, and premium gins. During the games, the bar will offer exclusive promotions for fans: buy three appetizers and get two beers on the house; order a frappé and get a free appetizer; or buy three beers and get the fourth one on the house.
World Cup Schedule at Esplanada Príncipe Real
Esplanada Príncipe Real will broadcast the World Cup matches with a special setup designed for watching the tournament.
The venue will have three televisions set up throughout the space and will open three bars simultaneously to speed up service during Portugal’s matches and other international games.
To complement the broadcasts, the kitchen will serve an exclusive menu of hamburgers.
In addition to all this, the esplanade will also host a gathering for trading card collectors, focused on swapping duplicate player cards from the competition’s official albums.
World Cup at the Hard Rock Cafe: the worst experience we’ve ever had
They say the Hard Rock Cafe Lisbon is one of the places to check out for watching big soccer games, including the 2026 World Cup. Unfortunately, our experience fell far short of that expectation.
We were invited on Thursday to watch a game and sample some appetizers to share. Upon arrival, our reservation hadn’t been made —something that can happen, of course—so we were asked to wait a bit. After about 15 minutes, we were finally shown to our table and given the menus.
From there, the experience quickly deteriorated. We were approached in an unexpectedly brusque manner by the restaurant manager, and, without any adequate explanation, we ended up waiting more than 30 minutes without anyone attending to us. Given the lack of explanations and service that was not even remotely in line with what we expected, we had no choice but to leave.
We would have liked to share a different experience here —one befitting a brand with the recognition it typically enjoys— but we were not given that opportunity.
Fortunately, Lisbon is still full of restaurants and places to watch the game, where the hospitality lives up to the city’s reputation.
Schedule of the main Group Stage matches
This World Cup has reaffirmed a long-held truth: in Portugal, soccer is lived out on the streets. The impressive number of venues in the capital leaves no excuse for staying home alone to watch the national team’s games.
Choosing the ideal “stadium” depends solely on what you value most when the opening whistle blows: whether you’re looking for the raw, spine-tingling energy of thousands of voices in unison.
And you? Will you choose the analytical precision of a high-definition screen in a detail-oriented bar, or the familiar comfort of a perfectly poured imperial beer at the counter of a neighborhood tavern?
Whatever your choice, here’s the schedule of Portugal’s matches and a selection of the top matchups (featuring perennial title contenders like Brazil, Argentina, France, Germany, Spain, England, and the Netherlands), organized by day:
Tuesday, June 30
10:00 p.m. | 🇫🇷 France 🆚 🇸🇪 Sweden (Sport TV 5, LiveModeTV)
July 1, Tuesday
5:00 p.m. | 🏴 England 🆚 🇨🇩 DR Congo (Sport TV 5)
Tuesday, July 2
1:00 a.m. | 🇺🇸 USA vs. 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina (Sport TV 5)
8:00 p.m. | 🇪🇸 Spain 🆚 🇦🇹 Austria (Sport TV 5)
Friday, July 3
12:00 a.m. | 🇵🇹 Portugal 🆚 🇭🇷 Croatia (SIC, LiveModeTV, Sport TV 5)
11:00 p.m. | Cape Verde 🆚 Argentina (Sport TV 5)
