After a month and a half and more than 100 soccer matches between 48 teams in 16 cities, only two countries remain to face each other in Sunday’s FIFA World Cup final.
Spain will play in the World Cup finals for the first time since 2010 and will face defending World Cup champions Argentina on July 19th at 3pm at New York/New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium).
Tickets to the finals cost thousands of dollars, but many Orlando-area venues are hosting watch parties and drink specials to celebrate the culmination of the world-class soccer tournament.
From Orlando Soccer Celebration to countless bars and pubs, here’s where to watch the World Cup Finals in Central Florida.
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This festival-style experience will transform Pointe Orlando into the “ultimate soccer destination” as the base for all World Cup matches. Sports & Social Orlando will be a live viewing hub on the venue’s second floor, with a special event date starting July 19 using the main stage and video screens on the first floor. The event is free and open to the public. More information: orlandocitysc.com
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Harp & Celtic Irish Pub & Restaurant: Sip specialty drinks, listen to the sounds of the game, and enjoy the outdoor screen in the beer garden. 25 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando. harpandceltpub.com
Wall Street Plaza: Host a World Cup game watch party with three jumbo screens and 40 TVs. 25 Wall Street, Orlando. wallstreettorland.com
Final Whistle at Thornton Park Pub: Orlando City SC and Orlando Pride branded pop-up bar featuring memorabilia from both teams and World Cup matches. 808 E. Washington St. in Orlando. orlandocitysc.com
À La Cart: Both downtown and SoDo locations will feature craft beer, food trucks, and watch parties. 274 N. Orange Ave. in Orlando and 2207 E. Michigan St. in Orlando. a la carte land.com
Hideaway Bar: Ivanhoe Village’s classic bar where fans can watch and celebrate the game. 523 Virginia Drive, Orlando. hideaway burnet
Gnarly Barley: Grab a sandwich, grab a craft beer and watch the game right across from Lake Ivanhoe. 1407 N. Orange Ave., Orlando. thegnarlybarley.com
Barkhaven: This dog-friendly hangout features World Cup cocktails, halftime happy hours, watch parties, and audio on all TVs. 724 Brookhaven Drive, Orlando. barkhaven.com
Walter’s Tavern: Watch the World Cup Final on the big screen, enjoy drink specials and experience the energy of watching with fellow fans. 2105 N. Orange Blossom Trail in Orlando. walterstavernorl.com
Brewland: Watch the finals at four Central Florida locations: Orlando, Maitland, Sanford, and Icon Park. 6820 Hoffner Avenue in Orlando, 8395 International Drive in Orlando, 160 Independence Lane in Maitland, and 400 Sanford Avenue in Sanford. brewlando.com
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Tom’s Watch Bar: Over 100 screens, reserved and VIP seating available for a fee ($40-$160). 8050 International Drive, Suite 1000, Orlando; tomswatchbar.com
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Lucky Leprechaun: The only Irish-owned pub on International Drive is the epicenter of World Cup festivities. 7032 International Drive in Orlando. facebook.com
Murphy’s Pub: Enjoy pub grub and beers from around the world while watching the World Cup final. 6582 International Drive in Orlando. facebook.com
Stadium Club at Caribe Royal Orlando: Watch the finals on dozens of screens with 360-degree views and high-quality sound. All-inclusive watch parties include premium seating, food buffet, open bar, live entertainment, and more. Ticket prices range from $75 to $99 per adult and $50 to $75 per child (ages 3-17). 8101 World Center Drive, Orlando; stadiumclub.com
Universal CityWalk: Six different venues will feature World Cup-themed food and drink, plus live games at NBC Sports Grill & Brew. at 6000 Universal Blvd. Orlando. blog.discoveruniversal.com
Tin Roof: Enjoy a watch party at the festive ICON Park restaurants, bars, and venues. 8371 International Drive in Orlando. tinrooforlando.com
Kings Dining and Entertainment: Wear your team jersey to the game and receive a free 1-hour bowling pass. 8255 International Drive in Orlando. playatkings.com
American Social Bar & Kitchen: Celebrate with themed cocktails and watch the finals. 7335 W. Sand Lake Road, Suite 101, Orlando; AmericanSocialBar.com
Sunset Walk Promenade: Enjoy an outdoor watch party, soccer goal-kicking challenge, food and drink specials, giveaways, and more. 3251 Margaritaville Boulevard in Orlando. sunsetwalk.com
Sanford/Seminole County
Kiwi’s Pub & Grill: This Altamonte Springs venue offers pub grub, drink specials, and 45 TVs to watch World Cup games. 801 W. State Route 436 in Altamonte Springs. kiwispub.com
Hollerbach’s German Restaurant: This Sanford staple hosts the World Cup finals in a festive atmosphere. 205 E. 1st St. in Sanford. horrorbachs.com
Busters Sanford: Watch the World Cup Finals with food, big TVs, game audio, and a large selection of European beers. 300 block of Sanford Avenue in Sanford. bustersanford.com
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Grafton Street Pub: Watch the final on the big screen while enjoying special food, drinks, giveaways and a festive atmosphere. 7055 County Road 46A in Lake Mary. graftonstreetlakemary.com
Other Central Florida locations
Magical Meat Boutique: The popular British gastropub brings World Cup energy to Mount Dora with multiple screens to watch the game and imports on tap. 3725 W. Highway 441 in Mount Dora. mmbpub.com
Lake Nona: Boxi Park and Park Pizza & Brewing Company will both host watch parties and offer drink specials. Boxi Park has jumbo screens for watching matches. 6877 and 6941 Lake Nona Blvd. in Orlando. boxiparklakenona.com
Watch Party Radar: The website watchpartyradar.com has identified 212 venues in the greater Orlando area showing World Cup games based on social media posts. watchpartyradar.com/Orlando
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