How to watch the World Cup in Portland
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Portland won't be hosting any World Cup matches, but there are still plenty of ways for Soccer City residents to get in on the action.
The big picture: For one glorious month, fans here and around the world stop to watch the same thing.
Zoom in: The biggest watch party kicks off this weekend at Pioneer Courthouse Square, with local food carts, a "mini pitch" and special promotions from Casamigos Tequila.
- Matches will be broadcast on a big screen starting with
Canada vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina at noon Friday followed by the U.S. vs Paraguay at 6pm. - The party runs through Monday with nearly 12 hours of soccer each day. Find the full schedule here.
Plus: The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry will also be showing matches on its own big screen at the Empirical Theater. Admission is free, but it's first come, first served.
- Find their match schedule here.
Zoom out: There's no shortage of soccer bars in Portland if you want to nestle yourself among rowdy soccer revelers.
- GOL, on Southeast Hawthorne, is in the running for best soccer bar in the country, but there's also T.C. O'Leary's Irish Pub on Northeast Alberta, Mad Greek Deli on East Burnside and Kells downtown, to name a few.
- Honestly, it's going to be hard to find a bar with a TV that isn't showing the World Cup.
Yes, but: If you prefer to take in the action from the comfort of your couch, games get underway Thursday with Mexico against South Africa airing at noon on FOX and Telemundo.
How to watch: Games will be broadcast in English on FOX, FS1, and the FOX One app.
- Telemundo will air Spanish-language broadcasts in the U.S., and will air games on Universo, Peacock and the Telemundo app.
- Tubi will show the opening game between Mexico and South Africa on Thursday and the U.S. men's national team showdown against Paraguay on Friday.