The USA is out of the World Cup, but we’ve gotta do something now that “Love Island” is over. France, Spain, England and Argentina are fighting to bring home a historic $50 million with that phallic gold trophy.
Here are the best Tampa Bay spots showing each match, including Cheeky’s Bastille Day party and Hotel Haya’s final Matchday Mercado.
Semifinals 1: France vs Spain – Tuesday, July 14. 3 p.m.
Armature Works, Tampa
Cheeky’s Bastille Day party with Bar Terroir. $10-$15. Cheeky’s, St. Petersburg
German-American Society, Pinellas Park
Golden Isles Brewing Co., St. Pete
Guilty Sea Sports Pub, Indian Rocks Beach
Mary Margaret’s Olde Irish Tavern, St. Pete
Shuffle, Tampa
The West End Market, Dunedin
Bastille Day at Cheeky’s with Bar Terroir
Time Tue., July 14, 6 p.m. 2026
Location Cheeky’s, 2823 Central Ave., St. Petersburg
Semifinals 2: England vs Argentina – Wednesday, July 15. 3 p.m.
Armature Works, Tampa
The Flyin’ Bulldog, Dunedin
German-American Society, Pinellas Park
Golden Isles Brewing Co., St. Pete
Guilty Sea Sports Pub, Indian Rocks Beach
Shuffle, Tampa
Mary Margaret’s Olde Irish Tavern, St. Pete
The West End Market, Dunedin
Wild Rover Brewing Company, Tampa
3rd Place Game: France vs TBD – Saturday, July 18. 5 p.m.
The Flyin’ Bulldog, Dunedin
German-American Society, Pinellas Park
Golden Isles Brewing Co., St. Pete
Guilty Sea Sports Pub, Indian Rocks Beach
Shuffle, Tampa
Mary Margaret’s Olde Irish Tavern, St. Pete
The West End Market, Dunedin
Matchday Mercado on 7th – The Final Match!
Time Sun., July 19, 2:30-6 p.m. 2026
Location Hotel Haya, 1412 E 7th Ave, Tampa
Finals: Spain vs TBD – Sunday, July 19. 3 p.m.
Armature Works, Tampa
Caledonia Brewing, Dunedin
Ferg’s Sports Bar, St. Pete
The Flyin’ Bulldog, Dunedin
German-American Society, Pinellas Park
Golden Isles Brewing Co., St. Pete
Guilty Sea Sports Pub, Indian Rocks Beach
Matchday Mercado on 7th – The Final Match, Hotel Haya, Ybor City
MacDinton’s Irish Pub, Tampa
Mary Margaret’s Olde Irish Tavern, St. Pete
Shuffle, Tampa
The West End Market, Dunedin
Wild Rover Brewing Company, Tampa
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This article appears in July 09 – 15, 2026.
