The United States’ men’s soccer team will face off against Belgium on Monday night at Seattle’s Lumen Field during a Round 16 matchup of the Fifa Men’s World Cup — and Baltimore-area bars and restaurants are getting in on the fun.
The game comes on the heels of the FIFA Disciplinary Committee’s reversal of U.S. player Folarin Balogun’s one-game suspension from the red card he received during the team’s game against Bosnia and Herzegovina where Balogun stepped on the ankle of defender Tarik Muharemović. The reversal will allow Balogun to participate in the U.S.’s game against Belgium.
This is the first time since 1994 that the United States, in partnership with Mexico and Canada, is hosting the Fifa Men’s World Cup.
Although Baltimore is not one of the 11 U.S. cities selected to host World Cup games this summer, local fans have still been enjoying the international soccer competition with watch parties across the Baltimore region.
The festivities will continue with U.S.-Belgium game watch parties on Monday throughout the Baltimore area.
Claddagh Pub
Claddagh’s Soccer Pub on O’Donnell Street will be showing the matchup between Portugal and Spain at 3 p.m., followed by the much-anticipated U.S.-Belgium game at 8 p.m. There will be specials on drinks, wings, and New York strip steak.
More updates on Claddagh’s game-day specials can be found here.
Das Bierhalle
Das Bierhalle will be showing the U.S.-Belgium game live with sound at both their Parkville and Bel Air locations. Patrons at either restaurant are urged to make reservations because space is filling up fast.
Greene Turtle World Cup Deals
Through July 19, The Greene Turtle is partnering with official World Cup partners Michelob Ultra and NUTRL to provide game-day deals. World Cup offerings include discounted drafts, canned beverages and bucket specials, along with a temporary Soccer Ball Pretzel Roll option that can be substituted for burger and sandwich buns.
Beyond its World Cup-specific deals, The Greene Turtle is also featuring several of its regular value-oriented menu promotions during the tournament, including discounted meal bundles and weekday wing specials. For fans looking to celebrate at home, The Greene Turtle is also offering catering packages.
Greene Turtle locations can be found in the Shops at Canton Crossing, Mill Station, and Hunt Valley Towne Center.
Monument City Brewing
Monument City Brewing has big plans this World Cup. According to their website, Monument City Brewing will turn Haven Street into “Baltimore’s World Cup Haven.” Through July 19, fans can enjoy World Cup merch, specialty beers, and game-day snacks for each United States match.
Sláinte Irish Pub and Restaurant
For fans who treat soccer not as entertainment, but religion, Sláinte is the perfect place to watch the World Cup action live, according to their website.
With nine HD TVs, the bar on Thames Street will screen each game alongside a World-Cup inspired specials menu.
