Local bars prepare for World Cup viewing parties

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MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Although the USA does not have a team in this year's World Cup, plenty of people in southeast Wisconsin will be watching when the competition starts Thursday. 

Nomad Nacional will be hosting a World Cup viewing party every day throughout the tournament, showing each and every game on the jumbotron. 

Dozens are expected to come out and enjoy the games. 

Milwaukee bars and restaurants are gearing up for the World Cup kickoff on Thursday. 

"We're pumped. We cannot wait, we've been planning this thing for over a year," said Nomad 2018 Fanzone Organizer Matt Sievers. 

This year, the games are being played in Russia but in 2026, North America will be hosting the World Cup for the first time in more than 20 years. 

"That's fantastic. I wish it was less than eight years away to be honest," said Three Lions Pub Co-Owner Christopher Tinker. 

With the time difference in Russia, the games will be airing in the U.S in the mornings and early afternoons. 

"It'd be nice to get better prime time," Tinker said. 

"There's diehard fans all over the place so people will come out to support their team," said Sievers. 

In 2014, the World Cup drew thousands of fans to Milwaukee viewing parties but some are worried the crowds might be less this year with the early games. Plus, the U.S. team not making it this year. 

"It definitely is going to hurt a little bit because obviously everyone is very patriotic in America," Tinker said. 

Three Lions Pub in Shorewood will be offering free breakfast for weekday games to try to encourage fans to wake up early. 

"Even if you're not into soccer or football, just the passion of just being around people that really care, you'll see some historical moments in this World Cup, that's a guarantee," Tinker said. 

Three Lions will be holding a World Cup Street Party on Friday, June 15 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with the final match beginning at 10 a.m. It will include a jumbotron viewing of the final, outdoor grilling with outdoor bars, a kids area with different activities and face painting, entertainment, 106.9 Live Radio DJ, and prizes that will be raffled off. 

See a list below for more viewing parties in Milwaukee:

World Cup MKE

Once every four years, the world comes together to compete in the World Cup. Lowlands Grand Cafes will be playing every game of the tournament and offering up specials and giveaways. 

Nomad World Pub

The Nomad 2018 Fanzone is your summer hub for alfresco eats & drinks, colorful vibes, dance nights & world music, and all things FIFA World Cup! Complete with a month-long outdoor Fanzone for Milwaukee’s futbol-loving folks.

The Highbury Pub

The Highsbury Pub is hosting a Fifa Tournament for World Cup week. Countries no clubs. Win gift certificates and the respect of fellow competitors. Carlsberg on special. Sign up requested if you are planning on competing.

Three Lions Pub

Bring the whole family, with over 15 TVs, two bars, a game room with FIFA, outdoor match viewing, and room for large groups. The Three Lions Pub will bring the excitement of the World Cup to downtown Shorewood. 

Red Lion Pub

The Red Lion Pub on Tannery Row is opening early and serving up a delicious Full English Breakfast buffet for ALL World Cup weekday matches!

Old German Beer Hall

Wear your Mexico or Germany Kit and Get Half Price Liters!

Champion's Pub

Champps Brookfield

Major Goolsby's

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