The world’s biggest soccer tournament is here, and McDonald’s wants a seat at your watch party. This summer, your Big Mac comes with a side of soccer history.

On June 2, 2026, McDonald’s announced its global FIFA World Cup 26 Meal and Happy Meal, complete with nine collectible cups featuring soccer icons plus McDonald’s own Grimace, 23 themed Squishmallows plushies, gold packaged Big Mac Sauce, and app rewards. Here is exactly what is launching, when you can get it, and how to grab the collectibles before they sell out.

The 20-second version: McDonald’s launched limited time FIFA World Cup 26 meals worldwide. In the U.S., the FIFA World Cup 26 Meal starts June 4 with a Big Mac or 10 piece McNuggets, gold packaged Big Mac Sauce, and one of nine collectible cups featuring soccer icons plus McDonald’s own Grimace. The Happy Meal starts June 9 with one of 23 Squishmallows plushies. Everything is while supplies last, so the cups and plushies will go fast.

1. What McDonald’s Just Launched

McDonald’s is an official partner of the FIFA World Cup 26, and it is marking the tournament with limited time meals at participating restaurants worldwide. The campaign was created with agency Wieden and Kennedy.

There are two headline products, one for adults and one for kids, plus a string of app and experience perks. Here is the quick breakdown:

• The FIFA World Cup 26 Meal, aimed at adults and older fans, with collectible cups.
• The FIFA World Cup 26 Happy Meal, aimed at kids, with Squishmallows plushies.
• Extra app rewards, bonus points, and McDelivery options for watch parties.

Why this matters: These are limited time, while supplies last items. The collectible cups and plushies are the real draw for fans and collectors, and popular McDonald's collectibles have a history of selling out fast. If you want a specific cup or plushie, timing matters.

2. The FIFA World Cup 26 Meal and the Nine Collectible Cups

In the U.S., the FIFA World Cup 26 Meal starts June 4. You pick a Big Mac or a 10 piece Chicken McNuggets, paired with a limited edition, gold packaged Big Mac Sauce. There is also a breakfast option for match day mornings.

With each meal, you score one of nine collectible cups featuring soccer icons:

• Christian Pulisic
• David Beckham
• Ronaldinho Gaucho
• Thierry Henry
• Son Heung-Min
• Lamine Yamal
• Alphonso Davies
• Santiago Gimenez
• Grimace, McDonald’s own certified legend

Fun fact: U.S. soccer star Christian Pulisic said going to McDonald's for Chicken McNuggets and a McFlurry after soccer tournaments was a childhood ritual near Hershey, Pennsylvania. Being featured on a cup, he said, is a full circle moment.

Breakfast Option

If you want to fuel up before a morning kickoff, the meal also comes in a breakfast version. The lineup includes a Sausage McMuffin with Egg or a Sausage Egg Biscuit, plus Hash Browns.

3. The Happy Meal and the 23 Squishmallows

For younger fans, the FIFA World Cup 26 Happy Meal starts June 9. Each order comes with one of 23 Squishmallows plushies, including the official mascots for the FIFA World Cup 26, which represent the three host countries: Canada, Mexico, and the United States.

The plushies wear soccer inspired jerseys with McDonald’s graphics. There is a digital bonus too:

• Every Squishmallows Happy Meal comes in special packaging.
• Each box has a scannable code that unlocks an exclusive digital game on happymeal.com.
• In the U.S., a portion from every FIFA World Cup 26 Happy Meal helps support Ronald McDonald House families.

4. Key Dates and Details at a Glance

Here is everything side by side so you can plan your visit.

Note: McDonald's listed June 4 and June 9 as U.S. start dates. The company called the campaign worldwide at participating restaurants, but it did not publish a single global on sale date or an end date, so timing outside the U.S. may vary by country.

5. How to Get the Meals and Collectibles

You do not need anything fancy to take part. Here is the simple play.

Step 1. Check the dates. The FIFA World Cup 26 Meal lands June 4 in the U.S., and the Happy Meal follows on June 9.

Step 2. Order through the McDonald’s app for the best deal. McDonald’s says ordering the meal in the app unlocks exclusive offers, special tournament rewards, and bonus points.

Step 3. Hosting a watch party? Use McDelivery so you do not miss a goal while you wait in line.

Step 4. Want a specific cup or plushie? Go early in the run, since collectibles are handed out while supplies last and the most popular ones disappear first.

Step 5. For kids, scan the code on the Happy Meal box to unlock the digital game on happymeal.com.

Quick tip: Cup and plushie designs are usually given out at random, so if you are chasing a specific star or mascot, you may need a few visits or a friendly swap with another fan.

6. Beyond the Meal: App Rewards and McDonald’s FC

McDonald’s is pairing the food with experiences. Inside the app, fans get tournament rewards, exclusive offers, and bonus points on the meal.

There is also a crew angle. At the heart of the program is McDonald’s FC, short for Fan Crew, celebrating the more than 2 million restaurant crew members worldwide. Select crew will get once in a lifetime chances to experience the tournament, from watching host city matches live to playing on an official FIFA World Cup 26 pitch.

The honest caveat: Exact prices, the full breakfast details, and collectible availability can vary by location and country, and McDonald’s did not publish an end date. Treat the dates as U.S. timing, and check your local McDonald’s app or restaurant for what is actually available near you, since supplies are limited.

Frequently Asked Questions

When do the McDonald’s FIFA World Cup 26 meals start?

In the U.S., the FIFA World Cup 26 Meal starts June 4, 2026, and the FIFA World Cup 26 Happy Meal starts June 9, 2026. Both are limited time offers at participating restaurants while supplies last.

What comes in the FIFA World Cup 26 Meal?

Your choice of a Big Mac or 10 piece Chicken McNuggets, paired with limited edition gold packaged Big Mac Sauce. There is also a breakfast version with a Sausage McMuffin with Egg or Sausage Egg Biscuit and Hash Browns. Each meal includes one collectible cup.

How many collectible cups are there and who is on them?

There are nine collectible cups featuring soccer icons Christian Pulisic, David Beckham, Ronaldinho Gaucho, Thierry Henry, Son Heung-Min, Lamine Yamal, Alphonso Davies, Santiago Gimenez, and McDonald’s own Grimace.

What plushies come in the Happy Meal?

Each FIFA World Cup 26 Happy Meal comes with one of 23 Squishmallows plushies, including the official tournament mascots representing the three host countries, Canada, Mexico, and the United States. They wear soccer inspired jerseys with McDonald’s graphics.

How do I get the app rewards?

Order the FIFA World Cup 26 Meal through the McDonald’s app. McDonald’s says app orders unlock exclusive offers, special tournament rewards, and bonus points. McDelivery is also available for watch parties at home.

Are the meals available worldwide?

McDonald’s called the campaign worldwide at participating restaurants, but it published specific start dates for the U.S. only. Availability, pricing, and timing in other countries may vary, so check your local McDonald’s.