The FIFA World Cup 26TM Goes to McDonald’s: Serving Up World Cup Magic with New Limited-Time Meals and Legendary Cups to Fans Worldwide

The FIFA World Cup 26^TM Goes to McDonald’s: Serving Up World Cup Magic with New Limited-Time Meals and Legendary Cups to Fans Worldwide

Match Ready for Adults

• Launching in restaurants from Tuesday, 9^th June for a limited time only, McDonald’s. welcomes not one but TWO NEW iconic burgers, the Sweet Carolina BBQ Stack and the Mexican Chipotle Chicken.
• Also joining the menu are Crunchy Cheese Bites and a specially packaged legendary Big Mac® Sauce – each sold separately.
• Looking for a sweet fix? The Galaxy® Chocolate McFlurry® and Galaxy® Salted Caramel McFlurry® are back on the menu! 
• Plus, celebrate the FIFA World Cup 26™ biggest moments at the Golden Arches with a new, limited-time meal, featuring a Big Mac®, or 9 McNuggets® or McPlant®, with respective size of fries and your choice of respective size of carbonated drink. One collectible cup allocated randomly. Medium or large meals only. Drink upgrade fees apply.

London, June 2026 – This summer, McDonald’s is welcoming fans worldwide – including some of the most iconic names in football – to celebrate the game’s biggest moments together, turning a shared passion into global energy you can taste, see, and feel. From iconic footballers kicking off with a bite of a menu favourite to supporters keeping calm during a nail-biting penalty kick with our World-Famous Fries, McDonald’s has long been part of matchday rituals shared by fans everywhere. Whether you’re cheering from the couch or a star player on the pitch, every fan can score big this year with the limited-time FIFA World Cup 26™ Meal, at participating McDonald’s worldwide- match ready for adults.

At McDonald’s, magic happens when friends, and fans come together and celebrate with the people they love. Partnering with the FIFA World Cup 26™ allows us to take that shared joy and bring it to life at a global scale through our food, our experiences, and the ways fans connect with the game,” said Morgan Flatley, Global Chief Marketing Officer and Head of New Business Ventures at McDonald’s. “As football icons take the field to unite fans across continents, McDonald’s will be there with limited-time meals and keepsakes so fans can be part of the excitement all tournament long and beyond.

What’s new you ask!?

The world of the Mexican Chipotle Chicken a 100% chicken breast in a crispy, crunchy coating, served with chipotle mayo, smoky rich sauce, slivered & crispy onions, lettuce and a white cheddar cheese slice all in a freshly toasted bun!…and the Sweet Carolina BBQ Stack, two 100% British & Irish quarter pounder beef patties with cheese, bacon, crispy and grilled onions, lettuce and delicious sweet Carolina BBQ sauce, all in a freshly toasted bun.  Both land just in time for the FIFA World Cup 26™ and are available as part of the FIFA World Cup 26™ Menu.

Fancy a cheese pull with a crunch?  Say Cheese to the new Crunchy Cheese Bites a savoury blend of Mozzarella & Gouda in a crunchy breadcrumb coating, served with BBQ dip!

The ultimate fan favourite is now available again for the sauce lovers! Consisting of a rich, creamy dip made with our unbeatable, tasty Big Mac® sauce is BACK... for a limited time only whilst stock lasts and sold separately.

The ultimate finish

A dessert worth the final whistle! From the first spoonful to the empty cup, the Galaxy® Chocolate McFlurry® consists of a soft dairy ice cream swirled with Galaxy® chocolate pieces and topped with a Galaxy® chocolate sauce! Or why not indulge in a Galaxy® Salted Caramel McFlurry® the same Galaxy chocolate goodness, with a salted caramel sauce.

ENDS

Please see individual menu item pricing table below. NB prices may vary across UK restaurants.

Until 13^th July 2026. From 11am. Med or Large Meal. Meal includes 9 Chicken McNuggets® or a selected burger, respective size of carbonated drink, side and one collectable cup allocated randomly. Whilst stocks last. Drink upgrade fees apply. Delivery fee, service fee & small order fee (each set by chosen restaurant) apply to delivery orders. © 2026 McDonald's. © FIFA WORLD CUP 26™

Until 13^th July 2026. From 11am. Fees apply to delivery orders. Price and participation may vary. Subject to availability. Whilst stocks last. © 2026 McDonald's. © FIFA WORLD CUP 26™

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