Where to Watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Sydney

The biggest sporting event on the planet is back, and Australian fans have been handed a very tidy draw when it comes to kick-off times. The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on 12 June (AEST) across the USA, Canada and Mexico — and thanks to those North American time zones, two of the three Socceroos group stage fixtures land during lunchtime or afternoon hours in Sydney.

That means cold pints, packed tables, big screens and the kind of atmosphere you simply do not get on the couch.

The Socceroos have been drawn into Group D alongside USA, Paraguay and Türkiye. Mark these ones in the calendar now:

🟡🟢 Australia vs Türkiye — Sunday 14 June, 2:00pm AEST

🟡🟢 USA vs Australia — Saturday 20 June, 5:00am AEST

🟡🟢 Paraguay vs Australia — Friday 26 June, 12:00pm AEST

Use The Pass  Live Sports finder to see exactly which games each venue near you is screening — from the group stage all the way through to the Final on 20 July (AEST). Then book your spot before it fills up.

Here are the 12 best spots in Sydney to lock in your match-day plans.

BrewDog South Eveleigh — South Eveleigh

Huge venue. Huge beers. Huge World Cup energy.

BrewDog South Eveleigh is built for big moments. Set inside the iconic Locomotive Workshop in the historic South Eveleigh precinct, this is a seriously impressive Sydney venue with room for 720 inside and another 190 outside in the vast communal beer garden. Translation: bring the group chat, the work crew, the football tragics and the friend who only watches once every four years but somehow yells the loudest.

With 40 taps pouring BrewDog favourites, local brews and plenty of options for long tournament sessions, this is one of Sydney’s best calls for the Sunday afternoon Australia vs Türkiye opener and all the games to follow. Big space, big atmosphere, big “one more round” potential.

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Cargo — Darling Harbour

Cocktails, dancing and Socceroos scenes by the harbour.

Cargo has been a Sydney favourite for good reason. Sitting on King Street Wharf in Darling Harbour, it’s long been known for cocktails, late nights, DJs and a waterfront buzz that makes every occasion feel a little bigger.

For the World Cup, that energy is exactly what you want. Catch the lunchtime and afternoon fixtures with mates, settle into the harbour-side atmosphere, then let the result decide where the rest of the day goes. Win? Celebrate. Draw? Discuss tactics like you’re on the coaching staff. Lose? Another round, obviously.

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Henley’s Kitchen & Bar — Sydney CBD

Two levels, wharf views and a very good reason to leave work early.

Henley’s Kitchen & Bar is a casual two-level bar made for easy Sydney sessions: signature cocktails, classic pours, fun pub food and a cracking view of the wharf. It’s relaxed enough for a long lunch, lively enough for a big match, and perfectly placed for CBD crews looking to turn a Socceroos kick-off into a proper outing.

For Australia’s Friday 12:00pm clash with Paraguay, this is the kind of place that makes a “quick lunch break” become the best decision you make all week. Grab a table, order something snackable, keep an eye on the water but both eyes on the football.

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The Erko Hotel — Erskineville

Your corner local for World Cup good times.

The Erko is everything you want in a neighbourhood World Cup pub: welcoming, relaxed, full of character and ready for everything from long lunches to late-night drinks. Sitting in the heart of Erskineville, it’s the kind of corner pub where regulars, families, mates and even fur babies all feel right at home.

That makes it a brilliant choice for the afternoon and lunchtime Socceroos fixtures. Think proper pub food, quality drinks, easygoing inner-west energy and a crowd that will absolutely get louder with every Australian attack. Come for the game, stay because nobody wants to leave after the final whistle.

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The Golden Sheaf — Double Bay

Eastern Suburbs icon. World Cup-ready.

The Golden Sheaf is not just a pub — it’s an Eastern Suburbs institution. Heritage-listed, endlessly loved and woven into the fabric of Double Bay, The Sheaf has welcomed generations of locals, city-slickers, party-goers and long-lunch legends through its doors.

For the World Cup, it brings exactly the right mix: a famous beer garden, great food, cold drinks, late-night energy and plenty of room for a crowd. It’s a particularly strong shout for the Sunday arvo Australia vs Türkiye game, where the only sensible plan is to arrive early, find your spot and let the beautiful game take over the afternoon.

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Public House Petersham — Petersham

Inner West backyard energy, built for match day.

Public House Petersham feels like home in the best possible way. Warm lights, wood-fired pizzas, a beer garden made for lingering and a community-first feel that suits everything from family lunches to post-match beers.

For the World Cup, that backyard atmosphere is a winner. Settle in with mates, share a few pizzas, keep the rounds coming and let the Inner West do what it does best: turn a sporting moment into an all-day gathering. The lunchtime Paraguay fixture has Public House Petersham written all over it.

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Not in these areas? Use The Pass Live Sports finder to search FIFA World Cup screenings at 200+ venues across New South Wales — filter by suburb, check kick-off times and book your table without missing a minute.

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup. June 12 – July 20 (AEST). Your pub is ready. Are you?