Where to Watch the 2026 World Cup Final in Medellín: Restaurants and Bars With Food and Cocktails

The 2026 FIFA World Cup final takes place on Sunday, July 19, 2026 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. In Medellín — and specifically in El Poblado — a strong concentration of international fans, expats, and football-obsessed locals makes the neighborhood one of the better places in Colombia to watch the game in a crowd.

Here is a sourced guide to where to watch the World Cup final in Medellín, from an elevated restaurant program already confirmed through July 19 to the sports bars that expats rely on for every big match.

Elcielo Medellín: Signature Cocktails and Live Screens

The most distinctive option for the final is Elcielo Medellín, the acclaimed Colombian fine-dining group that has been running a dedicated World Cup viewing program from June 11 through July 19 — the full span of the tournament. Guests reserve a table and watch matches live on screens while ordering from an à la carte menu paired with Elcielo’s signature handcrafted cocktails.

The entry point is a $100,000 COP per-person minimum in food and beverages (roughly US $24 at early-July 2026 rates) — far below a typical tasting-menu commitment, which makes this one of the more accessible ways to experience the kitchen’s cocktail program in a high-design setting. Hours run Monday through Sunday: lunch from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and dinner from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Reserve a table in advance; walk-in availability on final day is unlikely. For more on Elcielo’s position in the city’s dining hierarchy, see our data-backed ranking of Medellín’s best fine dining restaurants.

Parque Lleras: The Expat Hub for Match Day

For a more traditional watch-party atmosphere, the bars clustered around Parque Lleras in El Poblado are where Medellín’s foreign football fans reliably converge. Three venues are worth knowing:

Patrick’s Irish Sports Pub

Patrick’s at Carrera 37A # 8A-43 is the anchor sports bar for the expat community — a two-floor pub that shows international football year-round and, by multiple accounts, will go out of its way to find a stream for a specific match if you ask. Expect it to fill up well before kickoff for the final. Hours on Sunday: 1:00 p.m. to midnight.

Ay Wey Bar & Grill

A block away at Calle 10 #35-33, Ay Wey pairs a Tex-Mex kitchen with multiple screens covering international sports. It opens at noon on most days — useful if the final’s Colombian kickoff falls in the early afternoon — and runs until 4:00 a.m. The combination of full food service and a late closing makes it a practical base for a long match-day session with a group.

Medellín Beer Factory

Also in the Parque Lleras cluster at Carrera 37A # 9-9A, Medellín Beer Factory is a sports bar with more than 50 local and international beers on tap and by the bottle. It draws a slightly less packed crowd than Patrick’s during big matches, which can be an advantage if your group wants breathing room.

Practical Notes Before You Go

• Date: Sunday, July 19, 2026. Confirm the exact kickoff time in COT as it approaches — matches at MetLife typically kick off between 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. local time (1:00–3:00 p.m. COT), though this is unconfirmed.
• Reserve or arrive early. Elcielo requires a reservation; for Parque Lleras bars, plan to arrive at least 90 minutes before kickoff to lock in a good seat.
• Getting there. The Metro’s El Poblado station puts you a short walk or taxi ride from all four venues. If you’re new to eating and drinking your way through the neighborhood, our El Poblado brunch and restaurant guide covers the wider food scene.
• Prices in COP. All figures above are as of early July 2026; exchange rates shift — check current rates before budgeting.

The World Cup final comes once every four years. In Medellín, you have the option of watching it over handcrafted cocktails at an award-winning restaurant or shoulder-to-shoulder with a few hundred expats at a proper two-floor sports pub. Both are a good choice.