MIAMI
2026 World Cup Fan Embassy information guide
MIAMI
SOCCER-FRIENDLY BARS
Fritz & Franz Bierhaus (60 Merrick Way, Coral Gables)
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German-style beer hall with a strong soccer following. Reliable spot for matchday crowds.
Mickey Byrne’s Irish Pub & Restaurant (1921 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood)
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Classic Irish pub with plenty of screens and a dependable soccer atmosphere.
Churchill’s Pub (5501 NE 2nd Ave, Miami)
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Legendary Miami dive bar with deep roots in the local scene. More eclectic, but known to draw soccer fans for big matches. Image courtesy of WLRN.
MIAMI
WHERE TO EAT
Clive’s Cafe (Jamaican) (5890 NW 2nd Ave, Miami)
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Local favorite for authentic Jamaican dishes in a no-frills setting.
JRK! (Jamaican) (19565 Biscayne Blvd, Aventura)
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Modern take on Jamaican cuisine with strong flavors and a growing following.
Naomi’s Garden (Haitian) (650 NW 71st St, Miami)
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Known locally as “Naomi’s” (often referred to as Noula). Great Haitian food in a relaxed, outdoor setting.
La Carreta (Cuban) (3632 SW 8th St, Miami)
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Classic Cuban spot in Little Havana. Cafecito, sandwiches, and traditional dishes.
Airport Cafe & Liquors (American/Diner) (4427 NW 36 St, Miami Springs)
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Old-school diner near the airport. Known for big portions and a unique bar/diner combo.
Flanigan’s Seafood Bar & Grill (American) (9516 Harding Ave, Surfside) (multiple locations)
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South Florida institution. Casual, reliable, and everywhere.
Yambo Restaurant (Nicaraguan) (1643 SW 1st St, Miami)
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Known for fritanga-style Nicaraguan food in Little Havana.
Lakou Miami (Haitian) (207 NE 59th Street, Miami)
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One of the best-known Haitian spots in the area with strong cultural ties. Image courtesy of the Miami Guide.
MIAMI
LOCAL SUPPORTERS
Find and follow the local supporters on Instagram!
Supports Inter Miami FC (MLS):
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Black Herons United (@blackheronsutd)
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The Siege (@SiegeMiami)
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Green Lot Gang (@greenlotgang)
Supports Ft. Lauderdale United FC (USL Super League):
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New River Raiders - (@newriverraiders)
Miami is home of the Fantastic Four: Messi, Busquets, Jordi Alba, and Suárez. It is also one of the most culturally distinctive cities in the United States, shaped heavily by Caribbean and Latin American migration over the last century. Spanish is spoken everywhere, and soccer culture already felt central to the city long before the World Cup made its mark. The city stretches across multiple distinct areas, including South Beach nightlife, downtown high-rises, Little Havana, and quieter residential neighborhoods. The stadium is located in suburban Miami Gardens, north of downtown and the beaches.
Know before you go:
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Miami doesn't have just one soccer scene; it has about fifty of them—Colombian, Argentine, Venezuelan, Cuban, Haitian, Brazilian, Honduran, Peruvian. Around here, a random Tuesday night international friendly can draw a crowd larger than at some MLS matches. Even before Messi arrived at Inter Miami, locals were setting alarms for Champions League matches and arguing over national teams at ventanitas. Hosting the World Cup in Miami feels less like a rare event and more like the world's biggest soccer party finally showing up in the right city.
MIAMI
NEIGHBOORHOODS
Downtown Miami
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During the World Cup, Downtown will feel like the city’s front porch. Bayfront Park will host FIFA Fan Festival events, bringing together locals, tourists, and fans from everywhere. Fast-moving, waterfront, and deeply international, this is where Miami shows off.
Little Havana
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Built by generations of Cuban immigrants and centered around Calle Ocho, Little Havana is one of Miami’s cultural anchors. Spend time at Domino Park, grab a cafecito from a ventanita, listen to live music drifting out of Ball & Chain, or stop into family-run cigar shops and bakeries that have been neighborhood staples for decades. Between murals, walk-up windows, and locals gathering at Maximo Gomez Park, the neighborhood carries a strong sense of history and community that feels unmistakably Miami.
Little Haiti
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One of Miami’s cultural strongholds, Little Haiti pulses with the spirit of the Haitian community that built it. Expect vibrant murals, kompa music drifting through the streets, griot spots, Caribbean bakeries, botanicas, and local markets. The neighborhood feels deeply rooted in culture, creativity, and celebration, with flavors bold enough to make even pikliz feel mild.
Miami Gardens
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This is where the World Cup actually touches down. Home to Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens is a predominantly Black city and one of the cultural centers of Black Miami, shaped by African American and Caribbean communities. Expect big energy, neighborhood cookouts, domino tables, music, and people who take sports very seriously.
Overtown
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Known as the Harlem of the South, Overtown has deep cultural roots in the city’s history, music, and community identity. The neighborhood was once a cultural hub frequented by legends like Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, and Duke Ellington
Wynwood
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If Miami had a neighborhood built for watch parties, murals, and crowds spilling into the street after a match, it’s Wynwood. Known for art, music, breweries, and nightlife, this is where a lot of visitors will land before and after games.