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McDonald's launches World Cup 2026 meals and Squishmallows

6/4/2026

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Summary

Story summary

McDonald’s launched the FIFA World Cup 2026 Meal and Happy Meal in United States, with meals on June 4 and Happy Meals on June 9.
The meal offers a Big Mac or 10-piece Chicken McNuggets with sauce, and includes one of nine cups featuring players such as Christian Pulisic and David Beckham.
The Happy Meal includes a Squishmallow representing the United States, Canada or Mexico and a scannable code that unlocks a digital game.

History

Historical Context

McDonald’s joined FIFA as an official sponsor for the 1994 World Cup, the first tournament hosted by the United States and the most financially successful to date, drawing 3,587,538 spectators. The sponsorship linked the brand to the event and set a template for corporate tie-ins that the chain is reviving for the 2026 tournament, underscoring the lasting link between fast-food branding and global soccer.

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Story summary

McDonald’s launched the FIFA World Cup 2026 Meal and Happy Meal in United States, with meals on June 4 and Happy Meals on June 9.
The meal offers a Big Mac or 10-piece Chicken McNuggets with sauce, and includes one of nine cups featuring players such as Christian Pulisic and David Beckham.
The Happy Meal includes a Squishmallow representing the United States, Canada or Mexico and a scannable code that unlocks a digital game.

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