Watch the 2026 World Cup in Barcelona

The 2026 World Cup is already underway, arriving with a historic format: 48 teams, 104 matches, and three host countries — the United States, Mexico, and Canada. For several weeks, football will dominate conversations, spontaneous plans, and bar screens across the globe.

In Barcelona, an international and football-loving city, the World Cup is experienced with a special atmosphere. Fans from all over the world gather to support their teams, discuss results, and enjoy each match as a shared experience.

A Bigger World Cup with More Matches

The big news for this edition is the expansion to 48 teams, divided into 12 groups of four. This means more group-stage matches, more combinations, and more opportunities for surprise teams to shine.

Every result matters: a win can secure qualification, a draw can leave a group wide open, and a loss may force a team to fight for everything in the final matchday.

World Cup Matches at Flaherty’s Barcelona

The knockout stage of the World Cup is already underway, and the excitement keeps building. After the first rounds, Canada has secured its spot in the Round of 16, while some of the tournament’s most anticipated matchups are coming up in the next few days.

On the screens at Flaherty’s Barcelona, you can watch some of the top title contenders live, with matches featuring teams like France, Argentina, Spain, the Netherlands, England, Brazil, Portugal, Germany, and Belgium, as well as other clashes promising thrilling action during the Round of 16. The excitement will continue through the quarter-finals, semi-finals, and the grand final on July 19.

Check the updated schedule in the sports section of our website and reserve your table so you don’t miss any of the World Cup’s big matches.

Watching the World Cup in Barcelona

One advantage of the schedule is that many matches take place in the afternoon or evening in Barcelona, making it easy to turn the World Cup into an after-work or weekend plan.

Watching a game at home can be convenient, but the World Cup is a completely different experience when shared. The pre-match buzz, the commentary across tables, the tension of the final minutes, and the celebration of a goal create an atmosphere that’s impossible to replicate alone.

Flaherty’s: A Football Gathering Point

At Flaherty’s Barcelona, sport is part of everyday life. Competitions like LaLiga, the Premier League, and the Champions League are broadcast year-round, so the World Cup fits naturally into the pub’s vibe.

With 11 screens, matches can be followed from all areas of the pub, while the mix of local and international patrons makes each matchday a unique experience.

With football, beer, and fans from around the world, Flaherty’s is one of those places where every World Cup match can become a full event.