Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison
Wc26 MCP vs Odds Api.net MCP Server
In-depth architectural comparison of the Wc26 MCP and Odds Api.net MCP Server 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
Odds Api.net MCP Server
Sports · Local stdio
Quality: 44/100 (Fair) | Auth: API Key required
Verdict Summary: Choose Wc26 MCP if you need specialized Sports tools running via a local process. Choose Odds Api.net MCP Server 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.
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Choose Odds Api.net MCP Server when:
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Sports domain.
- You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
- Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Paid Service).
Feature & Specification Comparison
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
Odds Api.net MCP Server Configuration