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Soccer Fans Score with World Cup Viewing and Deals

The FIFA World Cup runs Nov. 22-Dec. 18 with 32 teams competing in 64 matches. The United States kicks off the competition with group stage matches against Wales on Nov. 21 at 12 p.m., England on Nov. 25 at 12 p.m. and Iran on Nov. 29 at 12 p.m. Atlanta restaurants will be showing the matches and fueling World Cup frenzy with a variety of food and drink specials.

Taco Mac, Georgia’s favorite neighborhood sports bar offering the most craft on draft and fresh, never-frozen chicken wings, is the perfect place to catch World Cup matches. Taco Mac will be showing the matches and offering wings platters for $64.99 (original, oven-roasted or boneless) in a choice of 15 different sauces such as Parmesan garlic, habanero BBQ and sweet chili sesame. Two dry rub flavors also are available in original lemon pepper and chili mango. Beer specials include Bud Light ($4.50), Elysian Space Dust ($6), Golden Road Mango Cart ($5), Bud Light Alumitek bottle ($4), Twisted Tea ($5), Classic City Lager ($6), Dos Equis Amber ($5) and New Realm Brewing Helluvienna lager ($6).

HOBNOB Neighborhood Tavern locations in Brookhaven, Dunwoody, Atlantic Station and Halcyon in Alpharetta will be showing the matches along with offerings including 16-ounce Bud Light, Michelob Ultra and Wicked Weed drafts ($5) and buckets of beer ($23). These drink specials team perfectly with HOBNOB’s delicious selection of appetizers, entrees and more. Each location boasts lots of televisions so fans can catch all the action with their favorite teams.

Fadó Irish Pub—with locations in Midtown and Buckhead—is running a World Cup ’22 Fantasy Contest with a $500 cash grand prize for the winner. To participate, fans can download the Fan’s Place app and use the code “FADO9D’ to join. Doors will open 30 minutes before matches; there are no reservations and anyone under 21 must be accompanied by an adult. Matchday brunch includes an Irish breakfast, a breakfast sandwich, American breakfast and breakfast tacos. Drink specials include Terrapin drafts ($6) and mix-and-match domestic bucket ($20) with the choice of five Budweiser, Bud Light and Michelob Ultra 16-ounce bottles. Fado delivers an authentic and memorable pub atmosphere on a match day and every day.