FIFA World Cup 2026: Miami Beach hosts France vs. Morocco watch party

France's Kylian Mbappe (10) celebrates his team's victory at the end of the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Paraguay and France in Philadelphia, Saturday, July 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner) (Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.) (Martin Meissner/AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

SOUTH BEACH, Fla. — Miami Beach is hosting a FIFA World Cup watch party for the quarter-final match on Thursday afternoon in South Beach.

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The city will be playing France vs. Morocco, which starts at 4 p.m., on a large screen at Lummus Park, near Ocean Drive and 14 Street.

Kylian Mbappé, who faces a heat advisory in Foxborough, Massachusetts, scored his 19th World Cup goal with a penalty kick in the 70th minute when Les Bleus eliminated Paraguay 1-0 on Saturday.

The Local 10 News Weather Authority meteorologists warned that the heat index is set to soar to 105 to 110 degrees, so be sure to take hydration breaks.

The city has a parking garage at 1557 Washington Avenue. The hourly rate is $2. For more information, visit this page.

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TOURNAMENT’S SCHEDULE

Quarterfinals

July 10

Belgium vs. Spain at 3 p.m.

July 11

  • Norway vs. England is at 5 p.m. in Miami Gardens.
  • Switzerland vs. Argentina is at 9 p.m.

Sunrise watch party: The indoor Amerant Bank Arena is hosting a free watch party for ticket holders at 5 p.m. on July 11. Parking is free.

Related link: View the knockout bracket

Semifinals

July 14: There is a semi-final match at 3 p.m.

Miami Beach watch party: Doors open at 3 p.m. on July 14 at The Bandshell, at 7275 Collins Ave., for the semifinal match.

July 15: There is a semi-final match at 3 p.m.

Miami Beach watch party: Doors open at 3 p.m. on July 15 at The Bandshell, at 7275 Collins Ave., for the semifinal match.

Finals

July 18: The third-place play-off match is at 5 p.m. at the Miami Stadium, better known as the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.

Miami Beach watch party: Doors open at 3 p.m. on July 18 at The Sandbowl, behind The Bandshell, at 7275 Collins Ave., for the 5 p.m. bronze final.

Sunrise ride to stadium: The Amerant Bank Arena has free parking for FIFA World Cup ticket holders who ride Broward County’s free Express bus transportation to the Miami Stadium, also known as Hard Rock, in Miami Gardens.

July 19: The final match is at 3 p.m.

Miami Beach watch party: Doors open at 1 p.m. on July 19 at The Sandbowl, behind The Bandshell, at 7275 Collins Ave., for the 3 p.m. final.

Sunrise watch party: The indoor Amerant Bank Arena is hosting a free watch party for ticket holders for the final on July 19. Parking is free.

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