Kick Off a Summer of World Cup Soccer and Fan Experiences in Orlando

As the World Cup comes to North America this summer, Orlando Soccer Fans can watch England vs. Costa Rica and enjoy a seven-week Soccer Celebration!

Orlando is getting ready to kick-off a sizzling summer filled with international soccer matches and fan experiences, reinforcing the destination’s growing role as a global sports and entertainment hub as North America prepares to host the FIFA World Cup. 

Highlighting the lineup is a marquee international friendly between England and Costa Rica on June 10 at Inter&Co Stadium, offering fans a rare chance to see one of the world’s top teams in Orlando just one day before the tournament kicks off. 

Don’t miss your chance to watch the England men’s national team on US soil as they prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This is England’s first time playing in the United States in more than 20 years.

Taking center stage off the field is the Orlando City Soccer Celebration presented by Verizon, a free, large-scale fan experience that will transform Pointe Orlando on International Driv into Central Florida’s ultimate soccer destination. The seven-week festival will feature live viewings of all 104 FIFA World Cup 2026 matches, along with immersive fan zones, live entertainment, global food and beverage offerings and more. 

Further information on how to pair world soccer passion with a bucket-list getaway, go to VisitOrlando.com/soccer. 

In addition to the Orlando City Soccer Celebration presented by Verizon, fans can also watch the action at the destination’s unique wine and brewery experiences, plus top sports bars like Tom’s Watch Bar, offering game day bites and sky-high views with hundreds of screens for a 360-degree viewing experience; Stadium Club at Caribe Royale, complete with pro-level sports simulators, bars and an elevated menu; and NBC Sports Grill & Brew at Universal CityWalk, with nearly 100 high-definition TVs and a full bar. 

For fans looking to catch socceer action live in Orlando, in addition to the World Cup, Orlando Pride will take on various teams at Inter&Co Stadium, including Bay FC (May 29), Kansas City Current (July 10), Boston Legacy FC (July 15), Chicago Stars FC (July 24), Racing Louisville (Aug 7) and Utah Royals (Aug 29). 

Orlando City SC will also welcome several teams to Inter&Co Stadium, including Nashville SC (July 25), FC Cincinnati (Aug 15), Chicago Fire FC (Aug 19) and Real Salt Lake (Aug 22). 

Orlando's sports scene extends far beyond the stadium, offering visitors countless ways to get in the game themselves. 

For a limited time through June, Madame Tussauds Orlando features Brazilian soccer star Vinicius Jr.'s wax figure. The figure, dressed in Brazil's national team jersey, arrived just one day after Vinicius Jr. was officially called up to Brazil's FIFA World Cup roster, offering fans a unique opportunity to see the Real Madrid forward before the figure returns to New York. 

Meanwhile, the FIFA World Cup 2026 Experience at LEGOLAND Florida Resort, happening June 11 through July 19, will feature interactive challenges, brick-built versions of soccer legends including Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, custom jersey design activities and photo opportunities with the LEGO FIFA World Cup Official Trophy, all included with park admission.  

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