McDonald's Launches New FIFA World Cup 26 Meals for Kids and Adults
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is still days away, but McDonald's is already getting into the spirit.
The fast-food giant has announced a new lineup of limited-time meals designed for kids and adults, complete with collectible cups, Squishmallows toys, and the return of one of our favorite dipping sauces.
Part of the promotion rolled out on June 4, depending on your location, and is expected to run throughout most of the tournament season.
What's Included in the McDonald's World Cup Meal?
The new McDonald's World Cup meal comes with a few different options, depending on what time of day you're ordering.
For breakfast, we can choose:
Sausage McMuffin with Egg and Hash Browns
Sausage Biscuit with Egg and Hash Browns
Later in the day, we can choose:
Big Mac
10-piece Chicken McNuggets
Each meal also comes with a limited-edition Big Mac Sauce dip, which is returning for the first time since 2023.
McDonald's says the sauce will be served in special gold packaging while supplies last.
The Collectible Cups May Be the Main Attraction
For fans, the food may not be the biggest draw.
Each World Cup meal includes one of nine McDonald's collectible cups, featuring soccer stars and World Cup personalities.
The lineup will include names like:
Christian Pulisic
David Beckham
Ronaldinho
Thierry Henry
Son Heung-Min
Lamine Yamal
Alphonso Davies
Santiago Gimenez
And even Grimace
Given how quickly previous McDonald's collectibles tend to disappear, some fans are already eyeing the cups as potential keepsakes.
The FIFA World Cup 26 Happy Meal Is Getting a Squishy Upgrade
Then, on June 9, the FIFA World Cup 26 Happy Meal began appearing at participating locations.
The kids' meal will include the usual Happy Meal choices:
Hamburger
4-piece Chicken McNuggets
6-piece Chicken McNuggets
Each meal also comes with fries, apple slices, and a drink.
The bigger story is the toy. McDonald's has partnered with Squishmallows to create a collection of 23 plush characters inspired by the tournament.
The collection will include official mascots representing the United States, Canada, and Mexico, along with other soccer-themed characters dressed in special jerseys.
Why the Squishmallows Happy Meal Could Be a Hit
The Squishmallows Happy Meal promotion is arriving at a time when collectible toys continue to generate excitement well beyond the typical Happy Meal audience.
Recent McDonald's toy releases have attracted collectors, social media attention, and even resale activity online.
Squishmallows are still one of the most popular plush toys in the world, making this collaboration a great fit for a global event like the World Cup.
Between the collectible cups, plush toys, and the return of the dipping sauce, McDonald's appears to be leaning heavily into nostalgia and fandom all at the same time.
Ready for Kickoff
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the largest tournament in the event's history, featuring 48 teams from the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
As the excitement builds, plenty of brands will be looking for ways to join the celebration. For McDonald's, that means collectible cups, Squishmallows, and a golden cup of Big Mac Sauce waiting for us at the drive-thru.
That's a pretty strong way to warm up before the first match.
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