PHOENIX – The World Cup has a way of turning strangers into teammates. Every goal sparks celebrations with people you’ve never met, every upset becomes a shared memory, and every match reminds fans why soccer is the world’s game. In Phoenix, that experience is amplified by a growing soccer community that knows how to throw a watch party.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!
The “Welcome to Roosevelt Row” mural at Seventh Street and Roosevelt Street in Phoenix on July 28, 2025. © Mark Henle/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
The top five best bars to watch the 2026 World Cup in Phoenix:
If you’re looking for the best atmosphere, Crown Public House tops the list. Perfectly situated between Chase Field and Mortgage Matchup Arena, Crown Public House combines everything fans want on match day. The food and drink specials make it an easy destination, but the theming, giveaways, and the outdoor giant video screen on major matchdays are the real attraction. When marquee World Cup matches kick off, the energy feels closer to a stadium than a sports bar, making it the city’s premier soccer bar. You will find a ton of English supporters as well, as it is primarily a Liverpool bar.
Crown Public House gears up for the 2026 World Cup as the biggest watch party in Phoenix Credit: Crown Public House/Flickr
Revolución offers something completely different. Hidden inside the 10-0-1 building, the outdoor beer garden and taco speakeasy have quietly become one of downtown Phoenix’s hottest soccer destinations. Mexico matches draw massive crowds, but U.S. games also generate an energetic, diverse audience. A massive LED screen will be outside on their outdoor patio as well.
USA fans react after a goal during a World Cup watch party at Tombstone Brewing Co. in Phoenix on June 12, 2026. © Patrick Breen/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
If you’re looking for an official Team USA watch party, you can find the American Outlaws fan group over at Tombstone Brewery. Definitely one of the biggest get togethers of USA fans, and an electric gathering as well.
For fans following Mexico, Sana Sana delivers one of the most electric environments in Arizona. The restaurant transforms into a full-scale celebration, often shutting down the surrounding block as supporters flood the streets. The crowd during those events is full of excitement, and so is the atmosphere, creating an authentic match-day experience you can only find there.
John Schenamsgruber eats a fish and chips order at George & Dragon in Phoenix on June 9, 2026.
George & Dragon, one of Phoenix’s longest-standing soccer institutions, has been a hub for the World Cup as well. Regulars know one rule for the big matches: arrive early. During major World Cup matches, standing room disappears quickly as fans pack one of the city’s most respected soccer pubs. England fans will pack it out as well, as it is a Manchester United bar.
The World Cup only lasts a few weeks, but the memories created at these venues last much longer. In Phoenix, the watch party has become just as important as the match itself, and the memories that the city is making will last forever.
Get the BEST Phoenix sports insider information, and exclusive content. SIGN UP HERE to unlock our premium content!*
Reporter Benjamin Bliklen covers the Arizona Diamondbacks, Arizona Cardinals, and Phoenix Suns for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @BenBliklen
