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FIFA Knockouts & the Final: Where to Watch in Toronto
Published June 26, 2026 by Zoë Stormes
The group stages might be the start, but everyone understands that the World Cup vibes really come through when the knockouts begin.
When you get down to the last 16 countries, every game is high-stakes and even non-football (soccer) fans are on the edge of their seats. Toronto is not only hosting but is a hotspot for FIFA World Cup 2026 watch parties. Whether you have tickets to a game or not, there are tons of venues where you can cheer your country on all the way to the finale!
If you intend to watch in the city, make sure you arrive early, reserve tables as far in advance as you can, and anticipate the masses of fellow fans on transport and in the streets.
Toronto FIFA Fan Festival
📍 Fort York and The Bentway
🚇 Exhibition GO Station / Bathurst Station (via 511 Bathurst streetcar)
From June 11th to July 19th, the FIFA Fan Festival will be providing Toronto fans with live entertainment, live broadcasts of every game, interactive experiences, and a ton of great food. The Fan Fest is a great place to meet other fans of the sport, bring your closest friends for a fun day out, or even to go by yourself to enjoy a match surrounded by community. There are still a lot of tickets left so grab one while you can.
Nathan Phillips Square
📍 100 Queen St W
🚇 Osgoode Station
The City of Toronto will be hosting free watch parties at one of the most iconic outdoor venues in town – Nathan Phillips Square. Renowned for its watch parties, these events are a must during the World Cup. Check out their schedule and try to catch one of the many games they’ll be broadcasting.
(Sports) Bar Hopping
If you’re the type of person that needs a good meal and a drink while you watch a game, sports bars are the place to be. You’ll be protected from the summer heat, can chow down on some game-day food, and make a bunch of new friends. There’s no better place to meet fellow sports fans than over a drink and some wings.
Here are some of the most popular sports bars in the city to try out:
1. Real Sports
One of Toronto’s most famous sports bars, Real Sports features massive screens, an energetic atmosphere, and is located just steps from the Scotiabank Arena.
📍 15 York St
🚇 Union Station
2. Cafe Diplomatico
A Toronto institution in Little Italy, Cafe Diplomatico is particularly popular during international soccer tournaments and often draws passionate crowds.
📍 594 College St
🚇 College Station (via 506 Carlton streetcar)
3. The Queen & Beaver Public House
This British-style pub offers a cozy atmosphere, excellent food, and regular broadcasts of major sporting events.
📍 35 Elm St
🚇 Dundas Station
4. Score on King
Known for its lively atmosphere and creative pub fare, Score on King is a popular downtown destination for watching big games.
📍107 King St E
🚇 King Station
5. Brazen Head
One of Toronto’s oldest Irish pubs, Brazen Head offers a welcoming atmosphere and is a great spot to catch a match with friends.
📍165 East Liberty St
🚇 Exhibition GO Station / King Station (via 504 King streetcar)
The FIFA World Cup Final: Plan Ahead
The World Cup is not the time to procrastinate or be spontaneous if you want to attend a watch party. Reservations are filling up by the second, free venues get insanely crowded, and tickets are selling out.
Top Tip: Make sure you choose your spots early, arriving well before the match starts, and allow for extra travel time (especially on public transport)!
Whether you find yourself in a crowded sports bar, hanging out at a public watch party, or have secured your tickets to the Fan Fest, you’ll be sure to have an amazing time. Cities shine when the World Cup visits, and the energy is unlike anything you will ever experience.
Bring your jersey or just wear your team’s colours, and be ready for weeks and weeks of the best entertainment and tightest-knit community the city has to offer.
