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From 11 June to 19 July 2026, the FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, promises to be a thrilling event. Despite the time difference, Paris is gearing up to bring the competition to life for fans with dedicated venues and an electric atmosphere.
From 13 June to 19 July 2026, the Parc de la Villette is hosting a brand-new initiative: the world’s very first LEGO Fan Zone dedicated to the FIFA World Cup. Located on the Prairie Nord, at the foot of the Géode, this free 1,800 m² space has been designed to experience football from a fun and creative perspective. It is the ideal spot for families wishing to follow the competition in a friendly, alcohol-free atmosphere, far from the hustle and bustle of traditional sports bars.
The site offers a fully immersive experience with a giant replica of the official World Cup trophy, standing 4 metres tall and built entirely from bricks, as well as a spectacular diorama made up of over 400,000 pieces. In addition to live match broadcasts on a giant screen, visitors can enjoy a range of free activities:
From 12 June to 19 July 2026, the Quai de la photo will host the Club Coca-Cola, a free fan zone with 800 seats moored at the Port de la Gare in the 13th arrondissement. This barge covering over 1,000 m² features a terrace on the banks of the Seine with views of Bercy, the perfect spot to get into the spirit of the matches in a friendly atmosphere. Accessible from the Quai de la Gare (line 6) or Bercy (lines 6 and 14) metro stations, the venue offers immersive experiences such as the Rollercoaster installation to capture your emotions during the matches.
Communale de Saint-Ouen is transforming its huge hall into a proper community stadium from 11 June to 19 July 2026. Giant screens, Bonzini XXL table football for up to 22 players, restaurants open until the final whistle: free entry promises a memorable communal experience. Ground Control is offering a festive programme combining match broadcasts, a free-to-use football pitch, DJ sets, gaming, workshops, film screenings, sports activities and community initiatives.
The legendary Grand Rex cinema, recognised as the most beautiful cinema in the world, is being transformed into a veritable temple of football for the 2026 edition. In its famous Grande Salle, with over 2,700 seats, the venue offers a unique immersive experience on one of Europe’s largest giant screens.
Whilst the venue will host a spectacular Moroccan fan zone for the Brazil v Morocco clash on 13 June 2026, complete with a Dakka Marrakchia show and entertainment in the colours of the Atlas Lions, it doesn’t stop there. The Grand Rex has confirmed it will be showing Les Bleus’ opening match, the France v Senegal clash on 16 June 2026 at 9pm. For the occasion, an announcer, live commentators and a sound system are planned to recreate a stadium atmosphere.
In the 13th arrondissement, La Felicità is also lacing up its boots. Big Mamma’s large Italian food market is thinking big for the period from 11 June to 19 July 2026. Fans can follow the football stars on five giant screens spread throughout the hall, whilst enjoying the five food stalls and two bars on site. The atmosphere is relaxed and festive, ideal for spending time with friends over a pizza or a cocktail whilst supporting the French team or other French-speaking nations.
Located in the heart of Westfield CNIT in the La Défense district, TOCA Social is set to become the go-to spot for football fans in Paris this summer of 2026. This innovative concept offers a fully immersive experience thanks to giant screens showing all France’s matches, the best fixtures from the group stage and every knockout match.
The venue aims to create a festive and electric atmosphere with DJs playing during the big matches, all complemented by premium food and drink options and two large bars. Accessible with a ticket starting from €5 (drink included), the venue also offers a VIP package allowing guests to book private immersive boxes to enjoy the action with friends in the best possible conditions.
From 16 June 2026, the town of Sceaux will be setting up its family fan zone in the heart of the Jardin de la Ménagerie (70 Rue Houdan). In this tree-lined setting right in the town centre, supporters can watch all the France team’s matches on a giant screen, starting with the France v Senegal clash. With its warm, open-air café atmosphere, the site offers a refreshment bar as well as food stalls run by local traders, allowing fans to cheer on Les Bleus in a festive and safe atmosphere.
From 12 June to 19 July 2026, Café A is hosting the ‘Lenovo Fan Zone Experience’ in the heart of the 10th arrondissement. Set in the largest private garden in Paris, this 800 m² space will be showing World Cup matches on giant screens in a particularly welcoming setting. Between matches, fans can enjoy a bar, a restaurant and an immersive showroom focusing on artificial intelligence, interactive activities and the latest technological innovations.
From 11 June to 19 July 2026, Fitz Group is transforming its six Parisian venues into veritable World Cup headquarters. Fans can watch the matches on big screens, comfortably seated on the terrace in a festive and friendly atmosphere. To accompany the matches, each venue offers a menu of bite-sized dishes to share - such as croquettes, tacos or mini bao buns - to enjoy with a cocktail or a cold beer. An ideal way to get into the spirit of Les Bleus’ matches whilst enjoying excellent food. Available at the following venues: Fitzgerald, Vesper, l'Abstinence, Hollywood Savoy and La Fontaine Gaillon.
From Thursday to Sunday, Quai Sauvage transforms its 1,500 m² pop-up green oasis into a must-visit spot to get into the World Cup spirit. Located on the banks of the Seine at Port de Bercy, this festive open-air venue screens the matches in an ultra-relaxed summer atmosphere. Between goals, fans can grab a bite to eat, enjoy a cool drink and keep the party going with a cultural programme and cutting-edge DJ sets.
From 11 June to 19 July 2026, football takes centre stage at four Parisian institutions: Public House, Amanie, Auteuil Brasserie and Sir Winston . These venues are being transformed into friendly fan zones to screen Les Bleus’ matches and the tournament’s top fixtures. To mark the occasion, special offers combining beers with platters or burgers (from €24.90) are available at Amanie and Public House. A perfect combination of tapas, comfort food and sporting fervour.
If you prefer the more intimate atmosphere of a pub or a brasserie, the capital is brimming with specialist venues. The best sports bars in Paris are gearing up to broadcast the entire tournament, from the group stages right through to the grand final. These venues, true fan hubs, offer an immersive experience thanks to multiple HD screens and sound systems designed to make you feel every moment of the action as if you were at the stadium.
This summer, Paris’s largest food and leisure market is switching to stadium mode for the 2026 World Cup. Located in the 19th arrondissement, Boom Boom Villette offers a vibrant experience, showing the main fixtures and all of the French team’s matches on a big screen. The ideal spot to combine collective excitement, street food from around the world and entertainment between goals.
Alongside its traditional open-air events, Virage - the club beneath the ring road - is teaming up with the But, Make It For All collective to offer a socially conscious and welcoming fan zone. Designed as a safe and inclusive space to celebrate the World Cup, this free event at Porte de Saint-Ouen combines match broadcasts, festive DJ sets, artistic performances and talks. An ideal activist alternative to get into the spirit and party together, without compromising on the atmosphere.
Central Chapelle (Paris 18th arrondissement) is being transformed into a sandy arena for the World Cup. To mark the eagerly awaited match between France and Senegal, this unique venue offers an immersive experience with your feet in the sand, showing the match on a giant screen. The atmosphere is taken up a notch with a warm-up featuring DJ sets, food stalls and sports activities to get you in the mood under the sun.
Tucked away in the 18th arrondissement, this shared garden and community space offers an intimate and friendly setting to watch the France-Senegal clash. Far from the big commercial screens, the Jardin des Traverses invites locals and football fans to experience the match amidst its greenery. For the occasion, a community refreshment stand and local snacks will be available, combining football fever, eco-friendly commitment and a neighbourhood spirit.
From Tuesday 16 June 2026, the quintessentially French Chouchou Hôtel is launching its fan zone for Les Bleus’ first match. Located right in the heart of Paris, its unmissable guinguette bar will be showing all the French national team’s matches on a big screen. In a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, supporters can enjoy large communal tables and all-you-can-eat land and sea platters. It’s the ideal spot to get into the spirit, sing along and share the excitement of the game whilst embracing the French art of living.
This summer, the Sports Bar at Mama Shelter Paris La Défense is switching to World Cup 2026 mode by showing every single match in the tournament. Inspired by classic Anglo-Saxon pubs with its imposing central bar island, strategically placed screens and table football tables, this vibrant venue combines the energy of sport with the brand’s friendly and laid-back ethos. The perfect spot to get into the spirit of the tournament with friends over a fine selection of draught beers and finger food.
This summer, the Les Bistrots Pas Parisiens group is teaming up with M6 to open two official fan zones outside the city centre. In Asnières-sur-Seine, the Bistrot Splash offers a summery atmosphere right by the water’s edge, with three giant LED walls, a swimming pool and sun loungers. In Rueil-Malmaison, it’s on the rooftop of Madame Soleil, perched 14 metres above the ground, that supporters can watch every match on state-of-the-art LED screens. Two exceptional venues combining football fever with quality drinks.
| Location | Address / neighbourhood | Atmosphere | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quai de la Photo | Port de la Gare, 13th arrondissement | Official fan zone on the banks of the Seine, 800 seats, immersive entertainment | Quai de la Gare metro station (line 6), Bercy (lines 6 and 14) |
| La Communale de Saint-Ouen | 10 bis rue de l'Hippodrome, Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine | Huge hall, XXL table football, free entry, a friendly, down-to-earth atmosphere | Mairie de Saint-Ouen underground station (line 14) |
| Ground Control | 81 Rue du Charolais, 12th arrondissement | Cultural programme, flea market, gaming tournaments, festive atmosphere | Gare de Lyon metro station (lines 1, 14, RER A, D) |
| Le Grand Rex | 1 Boulevard Poissonnière, 2nd arrondissement | Legendary cinema, Moroccan fan zone, big-screen broadcasts | Metro Bonne Nouvelle (lines 8, 9) |
| La Felicità | Station F, 5 parvis Alan Turing, 13th arrondissement | Friendly food court, relaxed broadcasts | Metro Chevaleret (line 6), Bibliothèque François Mitterrand (line 14) |
| Lego fan zone | At the foot of the Géode - Prairie Nord Parc de la Villette, 211 Av. Jean Jaurès, 19th arrondissement | Building workshops, five-a-side football matches, family-friendly atmosphere | Metro line 7: Corentin Cariou / Porte de la Villette. Buses 75, 139, 150, 151, 152. Tram T3B: Ella Fitzgerald |
| TOCA Social Paris | Westfield CNIT, La Défense | Giant screens, DJ sets, immersive VIP lounges, electric atmosphere | Metro / RER La Défense (Line 1, RER A, Tram T2, Transilien L/U) |
| Jardin de la Ménagerie | 70 Rue Houdan, Sceaux | Family-friendly, idyllic fan zone with a guinguette vibe and local food | RER B: Sceaux or Robinson |
| Café A - Lenovo Experience | 148 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Martin, 10th arrondissement | Largest private garden in Paris, giant screens, AI activities, tech showroom | Gare de l’Est metro station (lines 4, 5, 7) |
| Quai Sauvage | Port de Bercy, 12th arrondissement | A festive, green open-air venue on the banks of the Seine, DJ sets, entertainment | Metro: Cour Saint-Émilion (line 14), Bercy (lines 6, 14) |
| Boom Boom Villette | 30 avenue Corentin-Cariou, 19th arrondissement | Huge food market, stadium-like atmosphere, international street food, entertainment | Porte de la Villette metro station (line 7), Tram T3b |
| Virage - Make It For All | 26 rue du Bastion, 17th arrondissement | Inclusive, socially conscious and safe fan zone, DJ sets, performances, festive atmosphere | Metro Porte de Saint-Ouen (line 13), Tram T3b |
| Central Chapelle | 12 rue de la Chapelle, 18th arrondissement | Open-air sandy venue, beach atmosphere, DJ sets, sports activities | Metro Marx Dormoy (line 12), Tram T3b |
| Jardin des Traverses | 10 rue du Dr Potain, 19th arrondissement | Community garden, neighbourhood community atmosphere, refreshment bar and greenery | Metro Télégraphe (line 11), Place des Fêtes (lines 7bis, 11) |
| Chouchou Hôtel | 11 rue du Helder, 9th arrondissement | Cosy guinguette-style bar, large communal tables, all-you-can-eat land and sea platters | Metro: Opéra (lines 3, 7, 8), Chaussée d’Antin – La Fayette (lines 7, 9) |
| Mama Shelter La Défense | 10 Rue Jean Jaurès, Puteaux | British-style pub atmosphere, 100% of matches shown, table football, large central bar | Metro / RER La Défense (Line 1, RER A, Tram T2) |
| Le Splash - Pas Parisiens | Port Van Gogh, Asnières-sur-Seine | Waterside fan zone, 3 LED walls, swimming pool, sun loungers, holiday atmosphere | Metro Gabriel Péri (line 13), RER C: Grésillons |
| Madame Soleil – Rooftops | 1 Place Line Renaud, Rueil-Malmaison | Rooftop perched 14 metres high, state-of-the-art LED screens, drinks and snacks on offer | RER A: Rueil-Malmaison |
| Belushi’s Gare du Nord | 5 Rue de Dunkerque, 10th arrondissement | International rock bar, youth hostel vibe, badass burgers | Gare du Nord metro station (lines 4, 5, RER B, D) |
| The French Flair | 75 bis boulevard de Clichy, 9th arrondissement | Fan headquarters, affordable prices, guaranteed excitement on match nights | Metro Place de Clichy (lines 2, 13) |
| The Moose | 16 rue des Quatre Vents, 6th arrondissement | Authentic Canadian pub, 14 screens, poutine specialities | Metro Mabillon (line 10), Odéon (lines 4, 10) |
| McBride’s Irish Pub | 54 rue Saint-Denis, 1st arrondissement | Traditional Irish pub, giant video screen, late closing at 5am | Metro Châtelet (lines 1, 4, 7, 11, 14) |
| Rush Bar | 32 Rue Saint-Sébastien, 11th arrondissement | A neighbourhood atmosphere, showing all the European leagues | Saint-Sébastien - Froissart metro station (line 8) |
The matches are taking place in the United States, Canada and Mexico, with a varying time difference for viewers in Paris. Most matches are played in the evening or overnight, between 6.00 pm and 6.00 am Paris time. It’s the perfect time to gather in front of the giant screens in the fan zones and support the French team as well as the many French-speaking teams taking part in this historic 48-team tournament.
The group stage has delivered its verdict! It’s now time for the knockout stages. Check out the official fixtures to follow the matches featuring the qualified French-speaking teams, with all eyes on the Les Bleus showdown:
| Date | Time (Paris) | Match | Round | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday 28 June 2026 | 9pm | South Africa v Canada | Round of 16 | Los Angeles (United States) |
| Tuesday 30 June 2026 | 3am | Netherlands v Morocco | Round of 16 | Monterrey (Mexico) |
| Tuesday 30 June 2026 | 6pm | England v DR Congo | Round of 16 | Atlanta (United States) |
| Tuesday 30 June 2026 | 7pm | Ivory Coast v Norway | Round of 16 | Dallas (United States) |
| Tuesday 30 June 2026 | 11pm | France v Sweden | Round of 16 | New York (United States) |
| Wednesday 1 July 2026 | 10pm | Belgium v Senegal | Round of 16 | Seattle (United States) |
| Friday 3 July 2026 | 5am | Switzerland v Algeria | Round of 16 | Vancouver (Canada) |
Here is a summary of past matches to follow the progress of Les Bleus and several French-speaking nations during the first round:
| Date | Time (Paris) | Match | Round | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 June 2026 | midnight | Morocco v Brazil | Group F | Miami (United States) |
| 14 June 2026 | 1am | Ivory Coast v Ecuador | Group E | Philadelphia (United States) |
| 14 June 2026 | 4am | UEFA play-off winner – Tunisia | Group F | Monterrey (Mexico) |
| 14 June 2026 | 7pm | Canada v Bosnia and Herzegovina | Group B | Houston (United States) |
| 15 June 2026 | 9pm | Belgium v Egypt | Group G | Seattle (United States) |
| 16 June 2026 | 3am | Argentina v Algeria | Group J | Kansas City (United States) |
| 16 June 2026 | 9pm | France v Senegal | Group I | New York (United States) |
| 19 June 2026 | midnight | Scotland v Morocco | Group F | Atlanta (United States) |
| 20 June 2026 | 10pm | Germany v Ivory Coast | Group E | Toronto (Canada) |
| 21 June 2026 | 6am | Tunisia v Japan | Group F | Monterrey (Mexico) |
| 21 June 2026 | 9pm | Belgium v Iran | Group G | Los Angeles (United States) |
| 22 June 2026 | 11pm | France v Iraq | Group I | Philadelphia (United States) |
| 23 June 2026 | 5am | Jordan v Algeria | Group J | San Francisco (United States) |
| 24 June 2026 | midnight | Morocco v Haiti | Group F | Houston (United States) |
| 25 June 2026 | 10pm | Curaçao v Ivory Coast | Group E | Philadelphia (United States) |
| 26 June 2026 | 1am | Tunisia v Netherlands | Group F | Kansas City (United States) |
| 26 June 2026 | 9pm | Norway v France | Group I | Boston (United States) |
| 27 June 2026 | 4am | Algeria v Austria | Group J | Kansas City (United States) |
| 27 June 2026 | 5am | New Zealand v Belgium | Group G | Vancouver (Canada) |
| Upper Half (Left side of the bracket) | Round of 16 | Round of 8 | Quarter-finals | Semi-finals | FINAL | Semi-finals | Quarter-finals | Round of 8 | Round of 16 | Lower Half (Right side of the bracket) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 June - 10.30pm (Boston) | Germany Paraguay |
Brazil Japan |
29 June - 7pm (Houston) | |||||||
| 30 June - 11pm (New York) | France Sweden |
Ivory Coast Norway |
30 June - 7pm (Dallas) | |||||||
| 28 June - 9.00pm (Los Angeles) | South Africa Canada |
Mexico Ecuador |
1 July - 3am (Mexico City) | |||||||
| 30 June - 3am (Monterrey) | Netherlands Morocco |
England DR Congo |
30 June - 6pm (Atlanta) | |||||||
| 19 July - 9pm (NY) 🏆 vs |
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| 3 July - 1am (Toronto) | Portugal Croatia |
Argentina Cape Verde |
4 July - midnight (Miami) | |||||||
| 3rd Place (18 July) | ||||||||||
| 2 July - 9pm (Los Angeles) | Spain Austria |
Australia Egypt |
3 July - 8pm (Dallas) | |||||||
| 2 July - 2am (San Francisco) | United States Bosnia and Herzegovina |
Switzerland Algeria |
3 July - 5am (Vancouver) | |||||||
| 1 July - 10pm (Seattle) | Belgium Senegal |
Colombia Ghana |
4 July - 3.30am (Kansas City) |
Summer 2026 isn’t just about the World Cup: the PSG v Arsenal Champions League final already had the whole of Île-de-France buzzing at the end of May, with the Parisian club securing a second consecutive title on 30 May 2026. Since the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the culture of festive gatherings has become firmly established in the capital. This summer, other major events are taking over: the Esports World Cup is coming to Paris Expo Porte de Versailles from 6 July to 23 August 2026, and the America 250 programme celebrates 250 years of American independence, offering an immersion in transatlantic culture right here in Paris!
On this occasion, the Unified Football World Cup at the Stade Charléty brings a spirit of solidarity and inclusivity to the competition, uniting Parisians around the values of sport. At the same time, the unmissable summer event Paris Plages celebrates its 2026 edition by decked out in the colours of the United States. From 4 July to 30 August 2026, the banks of the Seine, the Bassin de la Villette and the Canal Saint-Martin will host themed ‘East Coast’ and ‘West Coast’ events. Between World Cup matches, you can enjoy deckchairs, misting systems and free water sports in an atmosphere reminiscent of the finest American beaches.
