In-depth architectural comparison of the Wc26 MCP and Stat Api — Sports Data 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
Stat Api — Sports Data
Sports · Remote HTTP/SSE
Quality: 49/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required
Verdict Summary: Choose Wc26 MCP if you need specialized Sports tools running via a local process. Choose Stat Api — Sports Data if your workspace requires Sports integration with remote web transport. 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).
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.
NFL/NBA/MLB/NHL/PGA + DFS and prediction-market data. Browse free; query with a free API key.
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 is categorized under Sports and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Stat Api — Sports Data belongs to Sports using remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. Select Wc26 MCP when you need capabilities focused on sports and Stat Api — Sports Data when you require tools for sports.
Get a detailed profile for any FIFA World Cup 2026 team. Returns coach, playing style, key players with clubs, World Cup history, and qualifying summary. Use team ID or FIFA code (e.g. 'usa', 'BRA', 'arg').
get_nearby_venues
Find venues near a given World Cup venue, sorted by distance. Useful for planning multi-match trips. Returns distance in miles and kilometers between all venue pairs.
get_city_guide
Get a travel guide for any FIFA World Cup 2026 host city. Returns highlights, getting there, food & drink recommendations, things to do, and local tips. Accepts venue ID (e.g. 'metlife'), city name (e.g. 'Miami'), or metro area name (e.g. 'New York'). Case-insensitive.
get_historical_matchups
Head-to-head World Cup history between any two teams. Returns all tournament meetings, aggregate stats, and a narrative summary. Accepts team ID or FIFA code (e.g. 'bra', 'ARG', 'england'). Also checks for a scheduled 2026 match between the pair.
what_to_know_now
Zero-query temporal briefing for the FIFA World Cup 2026. No parameters needed — just brief me. Automatically detects the current tournament phase and returns the most relevant information for today. Optionally pass a date to simulate a different day, or a timezone for local times.
get_visa_info
Entry requirements for FIFA World Cup 2026 travelers. Returns visa/ESTA/eTA requirements for any team's nationals entering the three host countries (USA, Mexico, Canada). Accepts team ID, FIFA code, or country name. Optionally filter to a specific host country.
get_fan_zones
Official FIFA Fan Festival and fan zone locations for World Cup 2026 host cities. Returns venue details, capacity, hours, activities, transportation tips, and amenities. Filter by city, country, or match venue.
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Stat Api — Sports Data Tools (10)
list_leagues
All leagues/data groups (nfl, nba, mlb, nhl, pga, dfs, kalshi, polymarket, reference) with table counts
list_tables
Every queryable table in one league, one-line summary each
describe_table
Full contract for a table: fields, types, accepted filters and operators, page limits, a runnable example
query_table
Query any table with filters (`field__gte`, `__between`, `__like`, …) and keyset pagination
get_record
Fetch a single row by primary key
search_players
Typo-tolerant player-name search
games_on_date
Games on one calendar date (US-Eastern)
game_markets
Kalshi/Polymarket contracts linked to a specific game
graphql_query
Relational queries — game → teams → players → odds in one call
api_usage
Your key's plan, quota used/remaining, and reset date