Wc26 MCP vs Cadence

In-depth architectural comparison of the Wc26 MCP and Cadence 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.

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 Cadence 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: Local SQLite storage of health metrics with owner-only permissions, WHOOP OAuth integration with token refresh and secure storage, Apple Health data import from exported ZIP files without network calls.

Explore Cadence Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Wc26 MCP jordanlyall Sports	Cadence rajanshxrma 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.	Local-first health context from WHOOP and Apple Health — sleep, recovery, workouts, and personal baselines in a local SQLite store.
Category & Scope	Sports

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

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).

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "rajanshxrma-cadence": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "cadence"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Related MCP Server Comparisons