What is the key difference between Wc26 MCP and Sportscore MCP?

Wc26 MCP belongs to the Sports category with local stdio execution, while Sportscore MCP belongs to the Sports category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Wc26 MCP or Sportscore MCP in Claude Desktop or Cursor?

Copy the mcpServers JSON configuration snippet provided on this page into your claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json file and restart your AI client.

Are Wc26 MCP and Sportscore MCP free or paid?

Wc26 MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Sportscore MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Wc26 MCP lists 18 tools with 4 views and 34 GitHub stars. Sportscore MCP lists 8 tools with 2 views and 12 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Wc26 MCP and Sportscore MCP together in the same MCP host?

Yes! MCP hosts like Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and VS Code support configuring multiple servers under the mcpServers object simultaneously.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Wc26 MCP vs Sportscore MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the Wc26 MCP and Sportscore MCP MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

At a Glance & Executive Verdict

Wc26 MCP

Sports · Local stdio

Quality: 68/100 (Great) | Auth: No auth required

Sportscore MCP

Sports · Local stdio

Quality: 61/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Wc26 MCP if you need specialized Sports tools running via a local process. Choose Sportscore MCP if your workspace requires Sports integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Wc26 MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Sports domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: get_matches, get_teams, get_groups.

Explore Wc26 MCP Details

Choose Sportscore MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Sports domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: SPORTSCORE_API_BASE, SPORTSCORE_UA, SPORTSCORE_HTTP_PORT, SPORTSCORE_HTTP_HOST, SPORTSCORE_NO_TELEMETRY.
Primary tools included: get_matches, get_match_detail, get_team_schedule.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Wc26 MCP jordanlyall Sports	Sportscore MCP Backspace-me Sports
Summary	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.	Live scores, standings, top scorers, player stats, and knockout brackets for football, basketball, cricket, and tennis. Free public API, no key required.
Category & Scope	Sports

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Wc26 MCP Tools (18)

get_matches

Query FIFA World Cup 2026 matches. Filter by date, date range, team, group, venue, round, or status. Returns enriched match data with team names, venue details, and local venue time. Optionally pass a timezone to convert match times to any IANA timezone.

get_teams

Query FIFA World Cup 2026 teams. Filter by group, confederation, or host status. Returns team details including FIFA ranking and flag emoji.

get_groups

Get FIFA World Cup 2026 group details. Returns teams, venues, and match schedule for each group. Optionally filter to a specific group.

get_venues

Query FIFA World Cup 2026 venues across the USA, Mexico, and Canada. Filter by country, city, or region. Returns full venue details including capacity, coordinates, and notable events.

get_schedule

Get the full FIFA World Cup 2026 tournament schedule organized by date. Optionally filter to a specific date range. Each day includes all matches with team names, venues, kick-off times (UTC), and local venue time. Optionally pass a timezone to convert all match times.

Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations

Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).

Wc26 MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "jordanlyall-wc26-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "wc26-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Sportscore MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "backspace-me-sportscore-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "sportscore-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "SPORTSCORE_API_BASE": "YOUR_SPORTSCORE_API_BASE_HERE",
        "SPORTSCORE_UA": "YOUR_SPORTSCORE_UA_HERE",
        "SPORTSCORE_HTTP_PORT": "YOUR_SPORTSCORE_HTTP_PORT_HERE",
        "SPORTSCORE_HTTP_HOST": "YOUR_SPORTSCORE_HTTP_HOST_HERE",
        "SPORTSCORE_NO_TELEMETRY": "YOUR_SPORTSCORE_NO_TELEMETRY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Wc26 MCP is categorized under Sports and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Sportscore MCP belongs to Sports using local stdio subprocess. Select Wc26 MCP when you need capabilities focused on sports and Sportscore MCP when you require tools for sports.

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