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Where To Watch 2026 World Cup And Team USA In Simsbury Area
Simsbury area gathering spots are ready for World Cup 2026. The U.S. will play its first knockout round game Wednesday, July 1, at 6 p.m.
SIMSBURY, CT — Fans in the Simsbury Area can’t see the action in person, but can still find plenty of places to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the world’s biggest soccer tournament.
And with the United States gearing up for its round of 32 knockout match against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday night, July 1, the excitement starts early this month.
Fans from around the globe have come to North America for matches that are being played across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
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Given the massive popularity of the World Cup, sports bars and gathering spots across the country are expected to draw large and energetic crowds.
Some to consider in the Simsbury area include:
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• Iron Horse Pub, 21 Iron Horse Blvd., Simsbury
• Old Well Tavern, 20 Tariffville Road, Simsbury
• Talcott Mountain Collective, 140-C Nod Road, Weatogue
The 2026 World Cup runs for 39 days, starting Thursday, June 11, and ending July 19.
For the first time, the tournament will feature 48 teams, making it the largest World Cup ever.
Eleven U.S. cities — Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle and Rutherford, New Jersey — are hosting matches.
For the complete FIFA World Cup match schedule, click on this link.
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