11 best Fort Worth-area bars for World Cup watch parties and specials (opens in new tab)

After years of planning and anticipation, the 2026 FIFA World Cup finally kicks off this week. The entire world (including many bars in Fort Worth ) will tune in at 2 pm Thursday, June 11 when the Mexico takes on South Africa in the first match of the tournament. The action will come to Arlington on Sunday, June 14 with The Netherlands vs. Japan - the first of nine matches at "Dallas Stadium." Watch parties during World Cup won't be hard to find, but many bars and restaurants are offering spe...