With the 2026 FIFA World Cup taking place this summer, get ready to grab some beers and cheer on the world’s best teams at one of America’s top soccer bars.
“Host Cities” across North America will present matches and welcome global crowds — 11 of which are in the United States. And when not at a stadium or local FIFA Fan Festival, the next best place for spirited spectators to be is a soccer bar.
Last year, the popular soccer-focused media company Men in Blazers shared voters’ top 10 most-nominated contenders for America’s Best Soccer Bar 2025/2026. The beloved soccer hubs were dotted all over the country. Also, four of them are in FIFA World Cup Host Cities.
The voting period to determine which of the 10 would be crowned the best of the bunch has been completed, but the result hasn’t been shared as of this reporting.
Per the source, the top 10 most-nominated contenders for America’s Best Soccer Bar 2025/2026 are:
- The Black Sheep Pub – Philadelphia (Host City), Pennsylvania
- Carragher’s – New York (Host City), New York
- Chatham Tap – Indianapolis, Indiana
- Empire Bar – Tulsa, Oklahoma
- The Globe Pub – Chicago, Illinois
- Ireland’s Four Courts – Arlington, Virginia
- Mad Dog in the Fog – San Francisco (Host City), California
- The British Bulldog – Denver, Colorado
- The Kettle Black Kitchen – Phoenix, Arizona
- and The Dubliner Irish Pub – Boston (Host City), Massachusetts
What Else Is There To Know About The Top Soccer Bars In The U.S.?
Visiting a local soccer bar is a great and fairly easy way to join community. It’s a prime location to enjoy and contribute to the World Cup’s exciting energy this year. Soccer (aka fútbol or football) is undoubtedly the world’s most beloved sport. And as Men In Blazers’ poll shows, sociable and community-seeking fans span the country. They can easily be found at bars that live broadcast teams going toe to toe.
For more locations to explore, utilize Wrong Side of the Pond’s crowd-sourced soccer bar directory, featuring places in the U.S. and Canada.
