World Cup 2026: Fan Activity, Additional Free Watch Parties and More | | |
Residents and visitors should expect increased traffic and pedestrian activity in North Beach due to anticipated World Cup fan activity.
Expected activity periods:
Thursday, July 2: Increased activity expected from 12 PM to 9 PM
- Banderazo Argentino at 85 St & Collins Ave at 1 PM
- Fan Gathering at Manolo on 73 St & Collins Ave at 6 PM
Friday, July 3: Increased activity expected from 4 PM to 12 AM
- Argentina vs. Cabo Verde at 6 PM
Temporary barricades, traffic control measures and parking restrictions will be in place in portions of the affected areas to support pedestrian safety and event operations. Please observe all posted signage and parking regulations.
Please plan ahead, use alternate routes when possible and expect delays.
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USA vs. Bosnia Pep Rally
In support of Team USA, Commissioner Joseph Magazine will be hosting a free Pep Rally at the Euclid Oval on Lincoln Road ahead of Wednesday's match against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Wednesday, July 1
6:30 PM
Lincoln Road at the Euclid Oval
690 Lincoln Road
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USA vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina
Join the City of Miami Beach for a free World Cup watch party as the United States takes on Bosnia and Herzegovina!
Wednesday, July 1
8 PM Match (Doors open at 6 PM)
Miami Beach Bandshell
7275 Collins Avenue
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Catch every goal at free World Cup watch parties happening in North Beach and South Beach.
Miami Beach Bandshell | 7275 Collins Avenue
Friday, July 3 - Argentina vs. Cabo Verde
4 PM Doors Open | 6 PM Match
Friday, July 3 - Colombia vs. Ghana
8:30 PM Doors Open | 9:30 PM Match
Saturday, July 11 - Quarterfinal
5 PM & 9 PM (Doors open 2 hours before match starts)
Tuesday, July 14 - Semi-Final
1 PM Doors Open | 3 PM Match
Wednesday, July 15 - Semi-Final 2
1 PM Doors Open | 3 PM Match
Lummus Park | Ocean Drive & 14 Street
Monday, July 6 - Round of 16 | 3 PM & 8 PM
Tuesday, July 7 - Round of 16 | 12 PM & 4 PM
Thursday, July 9 - Quarterfinal | 4 PM
Friday, July 10 - Quarterfinal | 3 PM
Saturday, July 11 - Quarterfinal | 5 PM & 9 PM
Tuesday, July 14 - Semi-Final | 3 PM
Wednesday, July 15 - Semi-Final 2 | 3 PM
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Bronze Final and FIFA World Cup Final™ Official Watch Parties
The City of Miami Beach, in partnership with The Rhythm Foundation and the FIFA World Cup 2026 Miami Host Committee, is bringing the action to life with two public watch parties at the Sand Bowl.
Saturday, July 18 - Bronze Final
3 PM Doors Open | 5 PM Match
Sunday, July 19 - FIFA World Cup Final™
1 PM Doors Open | 3 PM Match
Sand Bowl behind the Miami Beach Bandshell
72 Street & Collins Avenue
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World Cup 2026 Welcome Tour
The Miami Beach Sister Cities Committee is hosting special heritage walking tours celebrating Miami Beach's most iconic and historic sites. Experience the Art Deco District, cultural landmarks and the city's world-renowned coastal scenery as we welcome World Cup visitors from around the globe.
Wednesday, July 8 | 11 AM
The tour's starting location will be shared directly with registered attendees upon confirmation.
To RSVP, please email George Neary at geonear@gmail.com.
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Lincoln Road
Celebrate World Cup 2026 on Lincoln Road with international soccer activations, pop-ups and live match experiences.
Watch every game at cafés and restaurants, shop exclusive team merchandise and dive into nonstop soccer-inspired events, music and culture. Learn more.
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CONMEBOL
CONMEBOL takeover celebrates South American soccer culture through music, art, storytelling and interactive experiences. Visitors can explore a museum-style gallery, interactive soccer zones, youth skill labs, daily pop-ups and a striking “living tree” installation inspired by the neighborhoods, players and rhythms that define the game across South America.
Now - Sunday, July 14
1 PM - 8 PM
Euclid Oval 660 Lincoln Road and 720 Lincoln Road
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Flags of Nations
Flags representing each of the 48 qualifying nations are now on display surrounding our Miami Beach sign at Ocean Drive and 5 Street. Make sure to stop by and snap a pic!
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Arena of Nations: Giant Soccer Balls
To celebrate the World Cup, 16‑foot inflatable soccer balls representing the teams remaining in the tournament are on display across Miami Beach. Check out our map to see where each one is located and catch them on display until teams are eliminated from the tournament.
For added fun, the city is inviting fans to explore the installations through a mission-style scavenger game powered by Badger. As visitors discover each soccer ball, they’re encouraged to capture photos or videos and upload them to a live global feed hosted on the dedicated Miami Beach World Cup website. A dynamic “surge” system will power the experience: when one country’s fans are the most active within a given period, that nation rises to the top and takes over the live feed.
Don’t wait for the final whistle, your team’s ball could roll out next. Who will be the last ball standing?
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World Cup Lifeguard Tower
Visit Ocean Drive and 14 Street to check out the FIFA World Cup 2026 Miami Host Committee tournament-themed lifeguard stand.
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The Betsy - South Beach Presents “The Goal is Love” Projections by [dNASAb]
The Betsy - South Beach hosts local transmedia artist [dNASAb], pronounced “diznee,” for a new digital projection installation on “The Betsy Orb” on display now through July 18, celebrating the World Cup games.
This immersive cinematic fan experience, titled “THE GOOOOAAAAAL IS LOVE,” transforms The Orb into a living theater of soccer culture, collective emotion and global celebration where the city, the crowd and the game itself become part of the film. This installation launches alongside The Orb’s permanent, state-of-the-art projection system that features commissioned digital works year-round by contemporary artists from around the world.
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Washington Avenue Mural
Artist Yort has transformed the 1400 block of Washington Avenue, capturing how the world first connects with soccer through the screen, and bringing it to life where fans can step into the moment together.
The mural will be on display for the next several months, serving as a powerful backdrop for photos, moments and memories on Washington Avenue in Miami Beach.
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Additional Special Event Transportation Enhancements on July 18 & 19
The City of Miami Beach will provide event water taxi and shuttle services on the upcoming game days expected to draw significant crowds to help mitigate traffic across the city.
Saturday, July 18 & Sunday, July 19 | 10 AM - 11 PM
A free water taxi service will run between the Venetian Marina (City of Miami) and Maurice Gibb Memorial Park (Miami Beach), with a free shuttle service connecting to and from the Miami Beach Bandshell (near 72 Street and Collins Avenue). The city will also increase Miami Beach Trolley frequency by adding vehicles to key loops to support anticipated high demand.
Water Taxi Shuttle Service Hours: 10 AM - 11 PM
- Every 15 minutes
- The shuttles will connect Maurice Gibb Park (boat ramp at 19 St & Purdy Avenue), 41 Street and Pine Tree Drive garage (G6) and the Miami Beach Bandshell (7275 Collins Avenue).
Free Park & Ride Shuttles
Saturday, July 18 & Sunday, July 19
- Service Hours: 9:30 AM - 11:30 PM
- Every 10 minutes
Route 1:
The shuttles will travel from the Miami Beach Rowing Club (6500 Indian Creek Drive) to the 67 Street parking garage (opening soon), and then continue to the Miami Beach Bandshell (7275 Collins Avenue).
Route 2:
The shuttles will operate between the parking surface lots on 83-85 streets and the Miami Beach Bandshell (7275 Collins Avenue).
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Ongoing Citywide Transportation
Residents and visitors are encouraged to continue using the year‑round free Miami Beach Trolley and Freebee services. Real‑time trolley tracking is available through the Miami Beach Gov app. Miami Beach also offers miles of Beachwalk and green bike lanes, along with extensive bicycle parking citywide.
View the city’s bicycle parking maps for more information. For added convenience, Citi Bike provides more than a thousand traditional and electric‑assist bicycles at stations throughout the city. Please note: e‑bikes and e‑scooters are not allowed on the Beachwalk or shared‑use paths.
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To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience, the City of Miami Beach will implement enhanced public safety staffing, crowd management protocols and traffic plans.
CERT volunteers will be available for any first aid needs at the Sand Bowl on July 18 and 19.
Headed to an event or watch party? Be the fan who speaks up. If something doesn’t look right, report it to local authorities. If you see something, say something. Call 911 for emergencies.
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Sanitation
The city's Sanitation Division is performing enhanced pressure washing operations and litter can maintenance citywide. Cleanup crews are scheduled seven days a week, from very early morning hours to late at night, to avoid heavy periods of traffic and pedestrian activities. In addition to the weekly pressure washing schedule already in place, Sanitation is also deep cleaning high-traffic areas in North Beach, Mid Beach and South Beach.
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Don't Be Trashy
City staff is working hard every day to keep Miami Beach clean, but we can’t do it alone. Do your part: toss it, don’t drop it.
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Report Issues to Our 24/7 Control Room
Call our 24/7 Control Room at 305.673.7625, day or night, to report any issues, such as:
- Overflowing trash cans
- Graffiti
- Cracked sidewalks
- Streetlight outages
- And more!
Our Public Works team has operators working around the clock to make sure all issues get sent to the proper department to fix them.
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Download the Miami Beach Gov App
Download our Miami Beach Gov app to report any concerns, track the trolley and more.
The Miami Beach Gov app is available via a free download in both the Apple and Google app stores.
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MBAlert
Text "MBALERT" to 888777 to sign up to receive emergency and major traffic notifications from the City of Miami Beach right to your phone.
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