jordanlyall/wc26-mcp
📇 🏠 🍎 🪟 🐧 - FIFA World Cup 2026 data — 18 tools covering matches, teams, venues, city guides, fan zones, visa requirements, injuries, odds, standings, and more. Zero API keys needed.
Quick Install
{
"mcpServers": {
"jordanlyall-wc26-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"jordanlyall-wc26-mcp"
]
}
}
}Using an AI coding agent (Claude Code, Cursor, etc.)? Copy a ready-made prompt that tells it to fetch the setup instructions and install this server for you.
Documentation Overview
wc26-mcp
Ask your AI anything about the 2026 World Cup and get real answers. 18 tools covering matches, teams, venues, city guides, fan zones, head-to-head records, visa info, news, injuries, odds, standings, knockout bracket, and more. All data ships with the package. Zero API keys, zero external dependencies.
Works with Claude Desktop · Claude Code · Cursor · Windsurf · ChatGPT · Telegram · any MCP client
Website | npm | ChatGPT GPT | Telegram Bot | MCP Registry
Quick Start
Claude Desktop
Add to your claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"wc26": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "wc26-mcp"]
}
}
}
Claude Code
claude mcp add wc26 -- npx -y wc26-mcp
Cursor
Add to .cursor/mcp.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"wc26": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "wc26-mcp"]
}
}
}
Windsurf
Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"wc26": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "wc26-mcp"]
}
}
}
ChatGPT
No setup needed — use the GPT directly:
Telegram
No setup needed — message the bot directly:
17 slash commands: /brief, /team, /matches, /group, /city, /venue, /history, /visa, /fanzones, /schedule, /news, /injuries, /odds, /standings, /bracket, and more.
Other MCP Clients
The server communicates over stdio using the Model Context Protocol:
npx -y wc26-mcp
Tools
| Tool | Description | Filters |
|---|---|---|
what_to_know_now | Zero-query temporal briefing — detects tournament phase and returns the most relevant info for today | date, timezone |
get_team_profile | Coach, key players, playing style, World Cup history, and qualifying summary for any team | team |
get_matches | Query matches with enriched team names, flags, venue details, and timezone conversion | date, date_from, date_to, team, group, venue, round, status, timezone |
get_teams | All 48 qualified nations with FIFA rankings and confederations | group, confederation, is_host |
get_groups | Group details with teams, venues, and match schedules | group |
get_venues | 16 stadiums across USA, Mexico, and Canada with weather data | country, city, region |
get_city_guide | Travel guide for any host city — highlights, transit, food, things to do, local tips | city |
get_historical_matchups | Head-to-head World Cup history between any two teams with aggregate stats and narrative | team_a, team_b |
get_nearby_venues | Find venues near a given venue, sorted by distance in miles/km | venue, limit |
get_schedule | Tournament schedule organized by date with timezone conversion | date_from, date_to, timezone |
get_visa_info | Entry requirements (visa, ESTA, eTA) for any team's nationals entering host countries | team, host_country |
get_fan_zones | Official FIFA Fan Festival locations across all 16 host cities with capacity, hours, activities, and transit tips | city, country, venue_id |
get_news | Latest World Cup news headlines sourced by the Scout Agent daily | topic, limit |
get_injuries | Key player availability tracker — injury status, expected return dates, and impact assessment | team, status |
get_odds | Tournament favorites, golden boot predictions, group previews, and dark horse picks | category, group |
compare_teams | Side-by-side comparison of any two teams — rankings, odds, key players, group difficulty, injuries, and head-to-head | team_a, team_b |
get_standings | Group power rankings based on FIFA rankings, betting odds, and predictions | group |
get_bracket | Knockout bracket visualization — R32 through Final with venues, dates, and group entry points | round |
Example Prompts
"Brief me on the World Cup"
"Tell me about Argentina's squad and playing style"
"When does the USA play their first match?"
"Show me tomorrow's matches in my timezone (America/New_York)"
"What's the World Cup history between Argentina and England?"
"Give me a city guide for Dallas"
"Where are the fan zones in New York?"
"What's the latest World Cup news?"
"Do Iranian fans need a visa to attend matches in the US?"
"What venues are closest to MetLife Stadium?"
Data
| Count | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 104 | Group stage + knockout, all in UTC (timezone conversion supported) |
| Teams | 48 | 42 confirmed, 6 TBD (playoffs March 26 & 31) |
| Venues | 16 | USA (11), Mexico (3), Canada (2) with weather data |
| Team profiles | 48 | Coach, key players, style, WC history |
| City guides | 16 | Transit, food, attractions, local tips |
| Historical matchups | 34 | Head-to-head WC records with narrative |
| Fan zones | 18 | All host cities, capacity, hours, transport |
| Visa entries | 42 | All confirmed nationalities across 3 host countries |
| News | Daily | Scout Agent curates latest World Cup headlines |
| Injuries | 6+ | Key player availability with status and expected return |
| Odds | 16+ | Tournament winner, golden boot, group predictions, dark horses |
Tournament: June 11 - July 19, 2026
Contributing
This is an open source project under the MIT license. Issues and PRs welcome at github.com/jordanlyall/wc26-mcp.
License
MIT