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McDonald’s menu gets a FIFA World Cup 26 Meal starting June 4, complete with one of nine collectible cups featuring global soccer icons and the McDonald’s character Grimace. The limited-time promotion marks the fast-food chain’s major push to capitalize on the tournament’s global excitement across its restaurants worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Launch date: FIFA World Cup 26 Meal available June 4; Happy Meal starts June 9
- Collectible cups: Nine designs featuring Christian Pulisic, David Beckham, Ronaldinho Gaucho, Thierry Henry, Son Heung-Min, Lamine Yamal, Alphonso Davies, Santiago Gimenez, and Grimace
- Meal options: Big Mac or 10-piece Chicken McNuggets with gold-packaged Big Mac Sauce and breakfast items
- Happy Meal toys: 23 Squishmallows plush toys in soccer jerseys representing Canada, Mexico, and the United States
The FIFA World Cup 26 Meal Lineup
Starting June 4, customers at participating McDonald’s locations can order the FIFA World Cup 26 Meal, which offers a choice of a Big Mac or 10-piece Chicken McNuggets paired with a limited-edition, gold-packaged Big Mac Sauce. A tournament breakfast lineup will also be available, featuring the Sausage McMuffin with Egg, Sausage Egg Biscuit, and Hash Browns. The meal is available for a limited time while supplies last.
Each purchase includes one of nine collectible cups featuring soccer superstars and McDonald’s character Grimace. The cup lineup spans global talent, including U.S. Men’s National Team star Christian Pulisic, David Beckham, Ronaldinho Gaucho, Thierry Henry, Son Heung-Min, Lamine Yamal, Alphonso Davies, and Santiago Gimenez.
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McDonald’s menu gets FIFA World Cup 26 Meal with 9 collectible cups
Happy Meal Squishmallows and Digital Experiences
Beginning June 9, the FIFA World Cup 26 Happy Meal brings collectibles for younger fans. Each order includes one of 23 Squishmallows plush toys kitted in soccer jerseys, with designs representing the three host nations: Canada, Mexico, and the United States. The collection features official FIFA World Cup 26 mascots alongside other soccer-themed characters.
McDonald’s is expanding the experience beyond the physical meal. Happy Meals come in special packaging with a scannable code that unlocks an exclusive digital game on the Happy Meal website. In the United States, a portion of proceeds from each FIFA World Cup 26 Happy Meal purchase supports Ronald McDonald House Charities families.
Beyond the Restaurant: Rewards and Experiences
McDonald’s is layering in digital engagement and exclusive opportunities. Customers can unlock special rewards and bonus points by ordering the meal through the McDonald’s app, which will feature exclusive World Cup offers throughout the tournament. The company also launched “McDonald’s FC” (Fan Crew), an initiative providing select restaurant crew members from around the world with once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to experience the tournament firsthand—from attending matches at host cities to playing on an official FIFA World Cup 26 pitch.
“At McDonald’s, magic happens when families, friends, and fans come together and celebrate with the people they love,” said Morgan Flatley, Global Chief Marketing Officer and Head of New Business Ventures at McDonald’s. “Partnering with the FIFA World Cup 26 allows us to take that shared joy and bring it to life at a global scale.”
Sources
- McDonald’s Corporation — Official press release announcing FIFA World Cup 26 Meal, collectible cups, and Happy Meal details
- QSR Web — Campaign coverage with meal specifics, cup lineup, and Squishmallows details
