16+ Global Cocktails for Your World Cup Watch Party

The World Cup only comes around every four years — and this time, it’s practically in our backyard. Celebrate the tournament with cocktails inspired by the countries on the pitch, from the co-host nations to fan favorites around the globe.

Your ultimate guide to World Cup cocktails

I’ll be honest — I was never really a soccer girlie. But when I studied abroad in Prague, it was unavoidable: on TV in every pub and a huge screen in the Old Town Square. Something just clicked. The energy, the vuvuzelas, the strangers cheering like family. I’ve had a soft spot for the World Cup ever since.

So when the tournament rolls around every four years, I like to celebrate the way I know best: with a really good drink. This year, with the World Cup hosted right here in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, it felt like the perfect excuse to pour cocktails inspired by the countries on the pitch. From a tequila drink for Mexico to a Scotch cocktail for Scotland, each one is a little taste of the country it represents.

Most of these can be batched ahead of kickoff so you’re not missing any action. Pick your team, pour your drink and enjoy the beautiful game.

These red, white and blue cocktails would be perfect for cheering on Team USA — and other countries with red, white and blue flags, like France, Croatia or Panama.

1

Red White & Blue Jello Shots — USA

As one of three host countries for the 2026 World Cup, the U.S. brings all-American energy to the watch party with these Red White & Blue Jello Shots. Layered in patriotic colors with a boozy kick, they're made for sharing — and for cheering loud.

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Bloody Caesar — Canada

Canada's national cocktail is a fitting pour for a country co-hosting its first World Cup. The Bloody Caesar is everything the Bloody Mary wishes it were: briny, savory and just spicy enough to keep things interesting through extra time.

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Spicy Paloma — Mexico

The Paloma is the true national drink of Mexico, the third co-host nation and one of the most passionate soccer countries in the world. This spicy riff adds a slow-building heat that pairs well with a tense match — tart grapefruit, tequila and just enough kick to keep you on your toes.

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Monaco Cocktail — France

France has produced some of the greatest footballers in history, and their drinks are just as refined. The Monaco is a French café staple — fizzy, lightly sweet and rosy pink, it's an easy sipper for a long summer afternoon of group-stage matches.

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London Mule — England

England's soccer fans are among the most devoted in the world, and this London Mule is a drink worthy of the occasion. Swapping vodka for gin gives it a distinctly British edge — bright, botanical and refreshing on a warm match day.

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Scotch Old-Fashioned — Scotland

Scotland qualified for their first World Cup in decades, and that calls for something peaty and celebratory. A Scotch Old-Fashioned lets the whisky do the talking — smoky, smooth and just a little fierce, like the Scottish supporters section.

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7

Radler (Beermosa) — Germany

Germany's soccer culture runs as deep as its beer culture, so a Beermosa feels like the natural call. Equal parts bubbly and refreshing, it's a easy-drinking riff on the classic Radler that's made for long afternoons watching the Germans methodically work their way through a bracket.

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8

Hugo Spritz — Austria

Austria may be a quieter contender on the pitch, but the Hugo Spritz is having a major moment everywhere else. Light, floral and elderflower-sweet, it's the kind of drink you sip slowly while pretending you understood that offside call.

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Red Wine Sangria — Spain

Spain is one of the most decorated soccer nations in the world, and their drink is just as iconic. Red wine sangria is a warm-weather classic — fruit-forward, deeply colored and built for a pitcher, which means it's always ready when the next match kicks off.

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Pomegranate Port Cocktail — Portugal

Portugal's rich winemaking tradition makes Port one of the country's most beloved exports, and this pomegranate riff turns it into a stunning cocktail. Deep ruby and slightly sweet with a tart finish, it's a sophisticated sip for watching Cristiano's successors carry on the legacy.

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Caipirinha — Brazil

Brazil is soccer — five World Cup titles, the most passionate fans on the planet and a national drink that matches their energy perfectly. The Caipirinha is bracingly tart and ice-cold, made with cachaça, lime and sugar, and it tastes best when someone’s just scored.

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12

Fernet & Coke — Argentina

Argentina's true drink of choice is Fernet & Coke, a bittersweet herbal highball that locals drink by the liter on match days. This rum & coke is a friendlier stand-in with the same easy, crowd-ready spirit — pour a big batch and raise a glass to the reigning World Cup champions.

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13

Mulled Wine — Colombia

In Colombia, a hot spiced drink called Canelazo warms up cool Andean evenings the same way mulled wine does. It's winter in South America during the World Cup, which makes this cozy, cinnamon-spiced sipper just as seasonally appropriate as the refreshing, summer cocktails for the Northern Hemisphere.

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14

Amarula Brandy Alexander — South Africa

South Africa's Amarula — a cream liqueur made from the fruit of the marula tree — is one of the continent's most distinctive spirits. Blended into a Brandy Alexander, it turns silky and rich, with a caramel-like depth that makes it feel like a celebration even when your team is down a goal.

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Soju Cocktail — South Korea

South Korea has pulled off some of the biggest upsets in World Cup history, and soju is the drink Koreans reach for to mark every dramatic moment. Light and slightly sweet, this soju cocktail is endlessly sessionable — perfect for a match that goes to penalties.

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Cherry Blossom Sake & Gin Cocktail — Japan

Japan's Blue Samurai are known for disciplined, beautiful soccer, and this Cherry Blossom cocktail matches that energy. Sake and gin come together in a floral, delicate pour that's as elegant as a perfectly weighted through ball.

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