Doors Open at 5:30 p.m. at the Goleta Community Center
The FIFA World Cup 2026TM, the world’s largest sporting event, will be kicking off in cities across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada this June, marking the first time the World Cup will take place in North America in over thirty years! Here in Goleta, we are excited to be hosting Team Austria during its bid in the tournament. We wish the players all the best as they take on some tough opponents during the Group Stage.
To kick off the fun, the City is hosting a free family-friendly watch party on Friday, June 12, and the Goleta Community Center to watch the U.S. Men’s National Team take on Team Paraguay. The event starts at 5:30 p.m. with kickoff at 6:00 p.m. Come on over to the Goleta Community Center at 5679 Hollister Avenue to catch a livestream of this exciting match and take part in family-friendly World Cup themed activities.
Free tacos and burritos will be available from Don Pepe’s Mexican Food while supplies last, and other items will be available for purchase.
We look forward to seeing you there!