SUMMER OF SOCCER IN THE DMV

Your Guide to World Cup Watch Parties, Key Match Dates & Local Fan Favorites

The world's biggest sporting event is coming to North America this summer, and the DMV is ready.

Whether you're cheering for Team USA, supporting your family's home country, or simply looking for a fun excuse to gather with friends, the FIFA World Cup is bringing soccer fever to Northern Virginia, DC, and Maryland all summer long.

From lively watch parties and outdoor beer gardens to neighborhood gatherings and backyard BBQs, there are plenty of ways to join the excitement right here at home.

⚽ Key Match Dates to Watch

Thursday, June 11

• Mexico vs. South Africa
• Korea Republic vs. Czechia

Friday, June 12

• Canada vs. Bosnia & Herzegovina
• USA vs. Paraguay

Saturday, June 13

• Haiti vs. Scotland
• Australia vs. Türkiye
• Brazil vs. Morocco
• Qatar vs. Switzerland

Sunday, June 14

• Côte d'Ivoire vs. Ecuador
• Germany vs. Curaçao
• Netherlands vs. Japan
• Sweden vs. Tunisia

Thursday, June 18

• Czechia vs. South Africa
• Switzerland vs. Bosnia & Herzegovina
• Canada vs. Qatar
• Mexico vs. Korea Republic

Friday, June 19

• Brazil vs. Haiti
• Scotland vs. Morocco
• Türkiye vs. Paraguay
• USA vs. Australia

Saturday, June 20

• Germany vs. Côte d'Ivoire
• Ecuador vs. Curaçao
• Netherlands vs. Sweden
• Tunisia vs. Japan

Sunday, June 21

• Uruguay vs. Cabo Verde
• Spain vs. Saudi Arabia
• Belgium vs. Iran
• New Zealand vs. Egypt

🏆 Important Tournament Dates

• Group Stage: June 11 – June 27
• Round of 32: June 28 – July 3
• Round of 16: July 4 – July 7
• Quarterfinals: July 9 – July 11
• Semifinals: July 14 – July 15
• Third Place Match: July 18
• World Cup Final: July 19

🍻 Best Places to Watch in the DMV

Northern Virginia

• Shipgarten (McLean)
• Solace Outpost (Falls Church)
• Audacious Aleworks (Falls Church)
• O'Sullivan's Irish Pub (Arlington)

Washington, DC

• Across the Pond
• Midlands Beer Garden
• Wunder Garten
• The Brig

Maryland

• Denizens Brewing Co.
• Franklin's Brewery

Be sure to check each venue's website or social media pages for match schedules, reservations, and special World Cup events.

🏡 Bring the Match Home

Some of the best World Cup memories happen at home.

Invite friends and neighbors over, fire up the grill, put up a projector, and let everyone represent their favorite country with food, drinks, and team colors.

A few fun ideas:

• Host an international potluck
• Create a World Cup bracket challenge
• Set up a halftime penalty kick contest for the kids
• Turn the backyard into your own fan zone
• Award prizes for best team spirit

🌎 Why We Love Events Like This

One of the things that makes the DMV such a special place to live is the incredible diversity of cultures and communities represented here. The World Cup brings all of that together in one celebration.

For a few weeks, neighbors become teammates, friendly rivalries are born, and people from all backgrounds gather around a shared love of the game.

Whether you're watching from a packed beer garden, a local watch party, or your own backyard, there's no better time to celebrate the world's game.

Enjoy the matches, enjoy the community, and may the best team win!