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McDonald’s Singapore Not Screening Matches for FIFA World Cup 2026
Source: The Straits Times | Updated: 5 June 2026, 4:22 PM
McDonald’s Singapore has confirmed it will NOT screen any live FIFA World Cup 2026 matches across its restaurants this year — ending a tradition that began as early as 2006. In the last edition (2022), it broadcast games at 19 outlets islandwide, but this time, only one special event is planned.
📺 Only One Event: Finals Watch Party
- When: 20 July 2026, 2:00 AM – 6:00 AM
- Where: McDonald’s Marine Cove (East Coast Park) — only this location
- Perk: Unlimited Chicken McNuggets & French fries buffet throughout the match
- How to join: Redeem tickets via the McDonald’s app starting 30 June, 3:00 PM
- Cost: 5,000 MyMcDonald’s Rewards points
- Each redemption = entry for up to 5 people
- Limited slots, one redemption per member
⚽ World Cup Campaign Highlights
Launched globally on 2 June 2026, with Singapore rollout from 4 June:
- Collectible Blind-Box Cups: 6 designs featuring legends: David Beckham, Ronaldinho, Thierry Henry, Son Heung-min, Lamine Yamal, plus McDonald’s mascot Grimace. Free with any World Cup Meal (from 11 June).
- Happy Meal Toys: 12 football-themed Squishmallows plushies, released weekly until 20 July.
- Limited-Time Menu (11 June onwards):
- New: Spicy Jalapeño McNuggets
- Returning: Honey Soy Chicken McCrispy
- First time ever: Big Mac Sauce sold separately ($0.50/tub)
- New dessert: Pistachio soft-serve
- Exclusive Merchandise: Football kit (T-shirt + pin set) redeemable for 3,000 points from 29 June
📢 Official Statement
Drina Chee, Senior Director, McDonald’s Singapore: “We’re bringing the excitement through food, collectibles and one big finals gathering — keeping fans connected to the game in new ways.”
This shift means no daily match screenings — only the final, with food, fun, and rewards as the main focus.