The 2026 edition of the FIFA World Cup has kicked off, with viral moments on and off the pitch. The action continues through July 19 across the United States, Mexico and Canada.

The United States Men's National Team got off to a thrilling start on June 12 with a 4-1 win against Paraguay in Los Angeles. Next they'll take on Australia at 3 p.m. Friday, June 19.

Here are some places in Rochester where you can watch the United States' second group stage game against Australia; some of these bars will be showing all of the FIFA World Cup action.

The Sheffield

Joe McBane, owner of The Sheffield, an English pub near Brighton’s Twelve Corners, is excited about the prospect of noon-to-night football (as they call it in his native England) for over a month. "It's going to be terrific," he said.

One of his fondest memories of hosting international soccer fans dates back to when he owned the South Wedge's beer bar Tap & Mallet. He arrived at work one day to find taxi cabs wrapped around the building; it turned out that the drivers were from North Africa and had descended upon a bar to take in a match. He also has fond memories of Brazilian and Dutch fans visiting the pub.

The Sheffield now is a destination for soccer fans, particularly for English and United States games. "It's always like the best atmosphere," he said. "We can't wait. It's going to be a ton of fun."

The Sheffield, 1776 Monroe Ave. in Brighton, will be open for every game with the exception of Mondays, when the bar is closed. A "massive new TV" has been installed in the dining room to accommodate sports fans, McBane said. The sound will be cranked for the game and there will be beer sponsorships and prizes. sheffieldtavern.com.

The Underpass

The Underpass Bar & Grill, 1226 Fairport Road in Perinton, will host a watch party for the USA vs Australia game that will include raffles, giveaways and drink specials. Doors open at 2 p.m. underpassgrill.com.

The Boot Room Pub

"If the game is on, we will be open" said Dan Zambito, co-owner of the Boot Room Pub, a soccer-themed bar at 198 N. Winton Road. That means its usual hours will be extended during the tournament.

FIFA World Cup matches will bring $3 Stella and Michelob Ultra drafts during every game. Buckets of regular and vodka-based seltzers will be $17. Whispering Angel rose wine will be served at $6 per glass during games. bootroompub.com.

Parlays Inn

Parlays Inn, 250 Monroe Ave. in Rochester, will expand its usual hours to show all of the FIFA World Cup matches and the sound will be played for every USA game, said co-owner Joe Joy. "Any time a game kicks off at noon we'll be open," he said.

Drink specials will include $12 domestic pitchers and bucket specials as well. parlaysinn.com.

Chick'n Out

Chick'n Out, 37 Charlotte St. in downtown Rochester, is holding a watch party for USA vs Australia with food and drink specials including wing specials. Pregame starts at 2 p.m. and the sound will be on throughout the match. chicknoutroc.com

TC Hooligans

TC Hooligans, 200 Center Place Drive in Greece, will be showing all of the World Cup games; it has 61 televisions throughout its restaurant and patios. The sound will be on for the USA games on June 12, 19 and 25. It will have watch parties for USA games and major matches. During games it will offer bucket specials, themed drink specials and food specials and giveaways. tchooligansgreece.com.

The Distillery

All three locations of the Distillery will be showing the World Cup matches, and the sound will be on for all USA games. Its hours will be extended for USA matches and it will remain open for other matches based on customer demand.

During the games it will have prize giveaways and food and drink specials. All locations have televisions on their patios for outdoor viewing.

The Distillery has locations at 1142 Mt. Hope Ave. in Rochester; 3010 S. Winton Road in Henrietta; and 10 Square Drive in Victor. thedistillery.com.

Tin Cup Social

Tin Cup Social, a sports bar in The Cannery at 25 Parce Ave. in Fairport, is hosting watch parties for World Cup matches with $3 drafts, $4 cans and $20 buckets of beer. It is opening at noon every day during the World Cup. tincupsocial.com.

Magpie Irish Pub

Magpie Irish Pub, 653 Park Ave., will be open for all games with drink specials throughout the tournament. magpiepub.com.

Know a bar not in this story that will be open for FIFA World Cup games? Send complete information (hours, address, specials, etc.) to tracys@gannett.com.

Source: Rochester Democrat and Chronicle