Where to watch the World Cup in Toronto: a place for fans of each of the 48 participating countries

Toronto has always been a soccer city. Long before the World Cup tapped it as an official host for live matches—and even before Toronto FC began playing games at BMO Field two decades ago—the endless diversity here means that new Canadians are always ready to cheer on their home countries. And what better way to root for a team than in a crowd of fellow fans?

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Here, even fans from the tiniest countries can find a place to get a taste of home and watch their team dribble, feint and strike. This year, the tournament expanded to 48 teams for the first time, including four countries making their debut appearances: Cabo Verde, Curaçao, Jordan and Uzbekistan.

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We managed to locate a spot where supporters of every country in the tournament can feel at home. Plenty of them are screening the games, and for those that aren’t, we’ve suggested nearby sports bars for fans to go rep their squads. Below, a list of venues and restaurants representing every single country in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Algeria: Rayah

This day-to-night spot has been serving up French Moroccan favourites in Cabbagetown since 2025. It’s run by chef-owner Wafa El Rhazi, who is of Algerian and Moroccan heritage. The two countries share plenty of culinary and cultural elements, and since the restaurant is open all day, Algerian fans can enjoy a hearty brunch or grab some savoury pastries to go and walk one block up to Golden Pigeon Beer Hall, where they can try to convince the staff to screen their team’s match. 507 Parliament St., instagram.com/rayahcafe

Argentina: Vos Toronto

Argentina is the reigning champ of the 2022 World Cup—and consistently one of the better teams—so their fans in Toronto rarely need help locating a home base. One great option is this Argentinian steakhouse. There are two locations, but the one on College Street, in the heart of Little Portugal, is guaranteed to be a frenzied scene, and Argentina’s games are sure to get full priority. Bonus: the five for $30 deal on Quilmes, Argentina’s national lager. 847 College St., vostoronto.com

Australia: Electric Bill

Some may misdirect Australian footy fans to Hemingway’s, but that is a distinctly New Zealand joint, and the Pacific neighbours don’t tend to appreciate being lumped together. Instead, we suggest stopping by Electric Bill for an Oz-inspired drink, then popping over to Michael Collins Irish Pub, two blocks away, to catch the match. Ireland isn’t in the tournament this year, making it an easy fit. 866 Bloor St. W., electricbillbar.ca

Austria: Beisel at True History Brewing

Tucked inside True History Brewing, Beisel is a Viennese pop-up that serves classic German and Austrian fare like schnitzel, goulash, käsespätzle, bratwurst and pickles, all of which pair perfectly with the brewery’s European-style lagers. While the venue doesn’t generally have TVs, it’s very possible that it will bring in a projector to celebrate Austria actually making the tournament. If not, its prime location on St. Clair West guarantees that there will be a spot showing the game nearby. (Just five blocks away, the Queen’s Head Pub is a great place to start the search.) 1154 St. Clair Ave. W., @beisltoronto

Belgium: Town Crier Pub

There are 50 international beers on tap here, plus one of the city’s most extensive collections of Belgian drafts and bottles. It’s not usually a sports bar, but they did roll in a TV during the World Series last year, so there’s a chance they’ll repeat that for Belgium’s World Cup matches. If you want a sure thing, keep an eye out for details on the Belgian Canadian Business Chamber’s watch party—they’ve dubbed it the AfterWork World Cup, and though specifics are still being sorted out, fans can check here for updates. 115 John St., towncrierpub.ca

Bosnia and Herzegovina: Mrakovic Meat and Deli

One of the biggest upsets from this year’s qualifiers was Bosnia and Herzegovina beating out Italy for a spot—earning their second-ever World Cup appearance—so the national pride will be fierce. This family-owned Balkan deli is going all in for the tournament this year with a 26-foot LED screen; plenty of roast lamb, burek, cevapi and popcorn; face-painting for kids and an overall family-friendly vibe. This store is on the outskirts of the city, near the airport, but taking the UP Express to Pearson and catching a ride from there could work as a travel hack. 44 Wellesworth Dr., Etobicoke, mrakovic.com

Brazil: Bola Bar

Brazil is another team that hardly needs directions to the nearest watch party—there will be one in almost every corner of the city. If you do need help finding a hub, try Bola Bar, a spot where the entire crowd lives and breathes football and Brazilian culture. Also check out Galo Toronto, the official hub for one of Brazil’s most beloved teams, which attracts droves of fans. 1026 Bloor St. W., @bolabar_to

Cabo Verde: Amigos da Dundas

This tiny North African nation shares strong ties with Portugal—it was known by the anglicized name Cape Verde until the government officially requested that the Portuguese name be used instead—so Amigos da Dundas, one of the most beloved soccer bars in Little Portugal, is an ideal starting place to seek out fellow fans. 1570 Dundas St. W., amigosdadundas.ca

Canada: Café Diplomatico

Widely considered the best soccer bar in Toronto—and certainly on the list for the best in the world—Café Dip is a no-brainer regardless of your team affiliation. Everyone from newbie soccer fans who don’t know a thing about the beautiful game to diehard loyalists will be just as welcome here. It’s the perfect place to root for team Canada since it represents the passion that we’ve had for the sport for decades. 594 College St., cafediplomatico.ca

Colombia: Esto es Colombia Restaurant and Bar

This self-proclaimed best Colombian restaurant in Toronto has been touting its World Cup experience for weeks, so expect a crowd and consider booking a table early if this is your home team. 2848 Dufferin St., estoescolombiarestaurant.ca

Côte d’Ivoire: Plato Royal

A hub for West African food, Plato Royal has repeatedly hosted watch parties for Canadian and African soccer tournaments leading up to the cup. Serving some of the only Ivorian food in the city, it’s an ideal spot for the nation’s fans. Plus, it’s located in the heart of the Danforth, so there will be countless other venues showing games nearby. (Viewers can always walk a couple of blocks to the Fox and Fiddle as a backup.) Fans can also check out the Africa Village World Cup for a pan-African celebration that includes support for Côte d’Ivoire plus Senegal and Ghana. 785 Danforth Ave., unit B, dsoliven90.wixsite.com/my-site-3

Croatia: Father Kamber Croatian Park

For years, this Mississauga park has hosted epic World Cup parties, and the schedule for this year lists at least three in the works. Hands down, this will be the best spot for Croatians to celebrate, so it’s worth the trek out to Mississauga. 4525 Mississauga Rd., Mississauga, croatiapark.com

Curaçao: Conejo Negro

This Caribbean island nation is making its debut appearance at the World Cup this year, so a watch party may be hard to secure. Supporters can get a taste of island flavours at Conejo Negro, where Caribbean-style braised beef, known as karni stoba in Curaçao, should hit the spot. This Bib Gourmand–awarded restaurant probably won’t be showing the game, but soccer hub Man of Kent is less than a 10-minute walk away. 838 College St., @conegonegro_to

Czechia: Godspeed Brewery

Equipped with some of the best Czech-style beer in Toronto, this brewery uses LUKR taps to ensure that its pours are completely authentic. They don’t have TVs (which is honestly part of the draw), but Two-Headed Dog right around the corner is chock full of widescreens. 242 Coxwell Ave., godspeedbrewery.com

Democratic Republic of the Congo: Nganda African Street Food

Nganda is renowned for offering some of the best Congolese food in Toronto at its two locations, and the downtown venue on Adelaide previously hosted watch parties during qualifying rounds. It’s doubling down for the tournament, so swing by on game day to take stock of the expansive menu and grab a spot. Bear in mind that, since this is the Congo’s second-ever World Cup qualification, it’s going to be packed. 254 Adelaide St. W., nganda.ca

Ecuador: El Típico Ecuatoriano

For years, local photographer Joseph Michael Howarth has been cataloguing where fans of different countries choose to celebrate on his blog, World Cup in Toronto, and this excellent Ecuadorian restaurant has been a hub since all the way back in 2006. 2312 Keele St., eltipicoecuatoriano.com

Egypt: Maha’s

This family-run spot is so popular that it’s almost impossible to get a table even when the city isn’t overrun with visitors for the World Cup. Your best bet is to wake up early and get in line for the hearty Egyptian brunch or place an order for takeout to bring with you before heading elsewhere to watch Egypt take on Belgium, New Zealand and Iran. (The Leslieville location of Left Field Brewery is right around the corner—and since they don’t serve food, guests are welcome to bring their own.) 226 Greenwood Ave., mahasbrunch.com

England: Elephant and Castle

Elephant and Castle is one of the de facto headquarters for UK football fans in the city, though there are plenty of other options. Dock Ellis, another standout sports bar, is a more laid-back hang for supporters of the British club Arsenal FC and a good choice for casual fans as well as loyalists. 212 King St. W., elephantcastle.com

France: Ricarda’s

All eyes are on France this year: they’re seeded as number-one in the tournament and have everything to prove after their brutal loss to Argentina in 2022. To celebrate top billing, the Fédération Tricolore de Toronto and PSG Fan Club Toronto are planning special watch parties at Ricarda’s, a French restaurant in the Entertainment District. Dubbed La Maison des Bleus, the venue will screen France’s matches on June 16, 22 and 26. 134 Peter St., ricardas.com

Germany: Amsterdam Brewhouse

German fans can root for their team lakeside at this Harbourfront brewpub—arguably the watch party with some of the best views in the city. South Building, 245 Queens Quay W., amsterdambeer.com/pages/amsterdam-brewhouse

Ghana: Africa Village World Cup

Fans of African nations made things easy by building a multi-country festival where supporters can gather and party for free. Senegal, Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire are all prioritized at the Africa Village, and additional programming includes vendor markets, cultural showcases and live performances. 160 Downsview Park Blvd., facebook.com/reel/26728995193396054

Haiti: District Lounge

The group Haitians of Toronto has confirmed that a World Cup event will be held on June 19 at District Lounge for their country’s match against Brazil. Haiti is currently ranked 83rd, and Brazil is ranked 6th—but upsets are common enough in soccer to keep things interesting. 1211 Kingston Rd., Pickering, thedistrictlounge.com

Iran: St. Louis Bar and Grill

Back in 2018, Iranian fans thronged to this wing spot on Bay, and Howarth caught it all on film for World Cup in Toronto. It’s worth checking in this year to see if there’s a repeat, but many venues along Yonge in North York have also historically been full of Iran supporters. 5307 Yonge St., locations.stlouiswings.com/on-toronto-5216/

Iraq: Sumaq Iraqi Charcoal Grill

The owners of Sumaq are huge soccer fans—their Instagram page is filled with moments from when they co-sponsored the Living Legends tournament in Toronto earlier this spring. With shout-outs from foodie influencer Keith Lee and Ronaldinho himself, the rapidly growing fast-casual spot offers Iraqi-style shawarma and charcoal-grilled kebabs. A downtown location is in the works, but if you head out to their Scarborough venue, you can get some snacks before making the five-minute drive to the Corner Bank sports bar, where two massive projection screens and five 60-inch TVs will make for prime viewing. 1961 Lawrence Ave. E., Scarborough, sumaqrestaurant.ca

Japan: Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre

The JCCC has been hosting excellent World Cup watch parties for the past few tournaments and is doing so again this year. On June 14, 20 and 25, fans will gather several hours before the games start to enjoy bouncy castles, beer gardens, outdoor activities and crafts for the kids. Admission is free, and Japanese snacks like yakisoba, onigiri, oinar-sani, kakigori and dagashi from J Athletics Canada will be available on select dates. 6 Sakura Way, jccc.on.ca/event/2026/06/go-team-japan-soccer-public-viewings-jccc

Jordan: Arbequina

Since Jordan has never made it to the World Cup before, why not celebrate with a refined night out? Arbequina represents a more formal experience than a sports bar, but chef Moeen Abuzaid’s menu of Jordanian and Palestinian flavours is a fantastic way to reconnect before or after a game. A few doors down, the Dizzy Pub is as good a spot as any for fans to gather and cheer on their country. 325 Roncesvalles Ave., arbequinato.com

Korea: Han Ba Tang

Excellent Korean bar food and drinks (from sangria to soju) and a lively atmosphere makes this North York hangout a highly recommended spot to cheer on Korea. Alternatively, stick around Koreatown to find pop-up watch parties. 4862 Yonge St., hanbatang.ca

Mexico: Mundo Sports Bar

Founded to bring together the Hispanic community, Mundo Sports Bar—with a plethora of big screens—is a great option for Mexico fans to find their people. 2560 Finch Ave. W., mundosportsbarlounge.ca

Morocco: Scotland Yard

Another of the top soccer bars in the city, Scotland Yard has been documented as a place where Morocco fans gather to cheer on their team. Be warned: the June 19 match is Morocco versus Scotland, so it will likely be a full house. 56 The Esplanade, scotlandyard.ca

Netherlands: Borrel

Dutch fans can get a taste of home at this Dutch Indonesian spot with stroopwafels and other traditional snacks on offer. Expect supporters of Oranje to be out in full force here. Though it’s not a traditional sports bar, big screens go up for all kinds of soccer tournaments. 1333 Danforth Ave., borrel.ca

New Zealand: Hemingway’s

For 42 years, Hemingway’s has served as an official home away from home for Kiwis in Toronto. With its year-round rooftop patio, it’s a great sports bar no matter the season, and it will be the hub for New Zealand fans during the World Cup. 142 Cumberland St., hemingways.to

Norway: Fox and Fiddle

In the past, the Norwegian Club of Toronto gathered at the Danforth location of this chain to cheer on their home team. Classic bar food like nachos and wings make it a great place for snacking, while plenty of beers on tap and a full cocktail menu keep spirits high during long matches. 535 Danforth Ave., foxandfiddle.com

Panama: Limon Lounge

Panamanian fans will be right at home here, as will fans of most Latin American teams since the diaspora tends to cheer one another on—except when they’re going head to head, of course. 1089 St. Clair Ave. W., @limontoronto

Paraguay: Latinito Empanadas

It’s a long way out to Brampton to get a traditional empanada, but it’s worth the drive to Latinito Empanadas. It’s takeout only, so fill up then head to nearby Brampton institution Oscar’s Roadhouse for an old-school sports bar experience. 860 North Park Dr., Brampton, latinito.ca

Portugal: Bairrada Churrasqueira Grill

This popular Portuguese grill becomes football headquarters during tournaments thanks to a massive hidden back patio outfitted with screens and projectors. 1000 College St., bairrada.ca

Qatar: Hailed Coffee

We found a hole in Toronto’s restaurant scene: Qatari food is nowhere to be found. However, this café serves traditional Arabic coffee, qahwa, a staple in Qatar. Fans can grab a grounding cup of the golden-hued elixir before heading one block over to catch a game at the Queen and Beaver, a British pub with plenty of screens. College Park, 44 Gerrard St. W., hailed.ca

Saudi Arabia: Sahara Lounge

Usually this lounge is more nightlife-focused, but during the World Cup it will open at 2 p.m. daily to screen games. Though the food is technically Lebanese fusion, the lounge serves as a hub for the city’s Arab soccer fans to gather and cheer on their respective teams. 1855 Dundas St. E., Mississauga, sahararesto.com

Scotland: The Caledonian

This long-standing Scottish pub proudly declares itself “home of the Tartan army”—and it has a scotch and whisky list 60 pages long. There are even haggis fritters and scotch eggs (plus pork sausage rolls and poutine for the less adventurous). 856 College St., thecaledonian.ca

Senegal: Africa Village World Cup

There’s no better spot for Senegalese fans than this pan-African festival. It’s completely free and will likely have some of the best energy in the city. For those who want a taste of home, Oakwood Village’s PendAfrica is one of very few places in the city serving Senegalese food, including national staples like thieboudienne, yassa chicken and dibi. 160 Downsview Park Blvd., facebook.com/reel/26728995193396054

South Africa: The South Africa Store

Head to this outpost on Bathurst for South African treats like biltong and Bakers tennis biscuits. It’s nowhere near a sports bar, however, so stock up on snacks for an at-home viewing party or head to Mrs. Robinson, a cocktail bar in Little Italy serving brai short ribs and bunny chow, a South African staple of curry in a bread bowl. 3889 Bathurst St., southafricanstore.ca

Spain: Bar Raval

While certainly Spanish, this is decidedly not a sports bar, so enjoy an Iberian pre-game meal of pintxos, then catch the game at a nearby spot like Toby’s Pub and Eatery. 505 College St., thisisbarraval.com

Sweden: The Gull

In the past, Swedish fans have adopted this east-end Firkin pub as one of their meeting points. In the west end? Start the day off at Kensington Market’s Fika, where they serve sweet Swedish treats and breakfast fare like kanelbulle (Swedish cinnamon buns). 1943 Queen St. E., firkinpubs.com/thegullandfirkin/

Switzerland: Wvrst

Head to Wvrst’s Union Station location to get into a Swiss state of mind with fondue or raclette. After you’ve had your fill, go straight down Front Street to Stackt Market for the Adidas Watch Party, a free fan zone with an enormous screen plus branded activities and vendors. 65 Front St. W., wvrst.com

Tunisia: La Plume

This French brassiere at the Well lists some Tunisian-style dishes on its brunch menu, including lablabi, a chickpea stew with merguez, poached eggs, harissa and pita. Also in the Well is the Dorset, a British pub that will be showing matches. 453 Wellington St. W., laplumebrasserie.com

Turkey: Sultan Ahmet

With six locations across Canada, this Turkish restaurant is a go-to for traditional cuisine and culture. The chain has announced on Instagram that it will host World Cup watch parties, so stay tuned for the details on which locations will be transformed into makeshift sports bars. (Hot tip: some of the Turkish staff at Gatherings Resto Bar at Yonge and St. Clair often invite their friends and family to come through, making it another option for fans of Turkey.) 26 Alexander St., downtowntoronto.sultanahmet.ca

Uruguay: La Luna Panadería

Finding Uruguayan food in Toronto can be tricky, but this bakery is stocked with traditional South American treats including the beloved chivito steak sandwich. Just down the street, Central Bar and Grill is open until 3 a.m., Thursday through Saturday, starting June 11. 1650 Jane St., @lalunabakery.to

USA: Real Sports

Real Sports boasts so many TVs that it’s difficult to find a seat where you can’t see a screen. (There’s even one in the bathroom so fans don’t have to miss a minute.) With a menu of over-the-top plates, plenty of drink options and a central location, it’s a great home base for American fans. 15 York St., realsports.ca

Uzbekistan: Tashkent Restaurant

Uzbekistan is set to become the first Central Asian country to participate in a World Cup, so fans are ecstatic. There are only a few options for Uzbek cuisine in the city, but Tashkent Restaurant in North York has confirmed that it will be showing all of the country’s games. 1126 Finch Ave. W., unit 10, plovtime.ca