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io.github.jordanlyall/wc26 MCP Server

io.github.jordanlyall/wc26

FIFA World Cup 2026 data: matches, teams, venues, city guides, fan zones, and more—18 tools, zero API keys.

What is the io.github.jordanlyall/wc26 MCP server?

The wc26-mcp MCP server provides comprehensive FIFA World Cup 2026 information including matches, teams, venues, city guides, fan zones, visa requirements, and tournament analysis. It includes 18 tools covering schedules, team profiles, historical matchups, news, injuries, odds, and standings—all with data shipped locally and no external API dependencies.

Ask your AI assistant anything about the 2026 World Cup and get real answers. This server bundles 18 tools covering matches, teams, venues, city guides, fan zones, head-to-head records, visa info, news, injuries, odds, standings, and knockout brackets. All data ships with the package, requiring zero API keys or external dependencies. Works with Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, ChatGPT, Telegram, and any MCP client.

How to install io.github.jordanlyall/wc26

Copy-paste configuration for popular MCP clients.

transport: stdio

Config generated by PluginBench — verify against the source before use.

~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

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

Tools & capabilities

Tools this server exposes to the agent.

what_to_know_now — Zero-query temporal briefing that detects tournament phase and returns the most relevant info for today
get_team_profile — Coach, key players, playing style, World Cup history, and qualifying summary for any team
get_matches — Query matches with enriched team names, flags, venue details, and timezone conversion
get_teams — All 48 qualified nations with FIFA rankings and confederations
get_groups — Group details with teams, venues, and match schedules
get_venues — 16 stadiums across USA, Mexico, and Canada with weather data
get_city_guide — Travel guide for any host city with highlights, transit, food, things to do, and local tips
get_historical_matchups — Head-to-head World Cup history between any two teams with aggregate stats and narrative
get_nearby_venues — Find venues near a given venue, sorted by distance in miles/km
get_schedule — Tournament schedule organized by date with timezone conversion
get_visa_info — Entry requirements (visa, ESTA, eTA) for any team's nationals entering host countries
get_fan_zones — Official FIFA Fan Festival locations across all 16 host cities with capacity, hours, activities, and transit tips
get_news — Latest World Cup news headlines sourced by the Scout Agent daily
get_injuries — Key player availability tracker with injury status, expected return dates, and impact assessment
get_odds — Tournament favorites, golden boot predictions, group previews, and dark horse picks
compare_teams — Side-by-side comparison of any two teams including rankings, odds, key players, group difficulty, injuries, and head-to-head
get_standings — Group power rankings based on FIFA rankings, betting odds, and predictions
get_bracket — Knockout bracket visualization from R32 through Final with venues, dates, and group entry points

Use cases

Get a briefing on the current World Cup tournament phase and most relevant information for today
Look up team profiles, squad composition, playing styles, and historical World Cup performance
Find match schedules, results, and upcoming fixtures with timezone conversion for your location
Plan travel to host cities with guides covering transit, food, attractions, and local tips
Check visa and entry requirements for fans traveling from any team's country to USA, Mexico, or Canada

io.github.jordanlyall/wc26 MCP server FAQ

What is the wc26-mcp server?

It's an MCP server providing 18 tools for FIFA World Cup 2026 data: matches, teams, venues, city guides, fan zones, visa info, news, injuries, odds, standings, and more. All data is bundled locally with zero external API dependencies.

Is it free?

Yes, wc26-mcp is open source under the MIT license and free to use. No API keys or subscriptions required.

How do I install it in Claude Desktop?

Add this to your claude_desktop_config.json: {"mcpServers": {"wc26": {"command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "wc26-mcp"]}}}

How do I use it in Cursor?

Add this to .cursor/mcp.json: {"mcpServers": {"wc26": {"command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "wc26-mcp"]}}}

Does it require authentication or API keys?

No. All data ships with the package locally. Zero API keys, zero external dependencies, zero setup required beyond adding the MCP configuration.

What data does it cover?

104 matches, 48 teams, 16 venues, 18 fan zones, 34 historical matchups, visa info for 42 nationalities, daily news, player injuries, tournament odds, and standings. Tournament runs June 11 - July 19, 2026.

README (reference)

Source of truth, from the repository.

wc26-mcp

Ask your AI anything about the 2026 World Cup and get real answers. 18 tools covering matches, teams, venues, city guides, fan zones, head-to-head records, visa info, news, injuries, odds, standings, knockout bracket, and more. All data ships with the package. Zero API keys, zero external dependencies.

Works with Claude Desktop · Claude Code · Cursor · Windsurf · ChatGPT · Telegram · any MCP client

Website | npm | ChatGPT GPT | Telegram Bot | MCP Registry

Quick Start

Claude Desktop

Add to your claude_desktop_config.json:

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

Claude Code

claude mcp add wc26 -- npx -y wc26-mcp

Cursor

Add to .cursor/mcp.json:

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

Windsurf

Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json:

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

ChatGPT

No setup needed — use the GPT directly:

Open World Cup 2026 Companion

No setup needed — message the bot directly:

Open @wc26ai_bot on Telegram

17 slash commands: /brief, /team, /matches, /group, /city, /venue, /history, /visa, /fanzones, /schedule, /news, /injuries, /odds, /standings, /bracket, and more.

Other MCP Clients

The server communicates over stdio using the Model Context Protocol:

npx -y wc26-mcp

Tools

Tool	Description	Filters
`what_to_know_now`	Zero-query temporal briefing — detects tournament phase and returns the most relevant info for today	`date`, `timezone`
`get_team_profile`	Coach, key players, playing style, World Cup history, and qualifying summary for any team	`team`
`get_matches`	Query matches with enriched team names, flags, venue details, and timezone conversion	`date`, `date_from`, `date_to`, `team`, `group`, `venue`, `round`, `status`, `timezone`
`get_teams`	All 48 qualified nations with FIFA rankings and confederations	`group`, `confederation`, `is_host`
`get_groups`	Group details with teams, venues, and match schedules	`group`
`get_venues`	16 stadiums across USA, Mexico, and Canada with weather data	`country`, `city`, `region`
`get_city_guide`	Travel guide for any host city — highlights, transit, food, things to do, local tips	`city`
`get_historical_matchups`	Head-to-head World Cup history between any two teams with aggregate stats and narrative	`team_a`, `team_b`
`get_nearby_venues`	Find venues near a given venue, sorted by distance in miles/km	`venue`, `limit`
`get_schedule`	Tournament schedule organized by date with timezone conversion	`date_from`, `date_to`, `timezone`
`get_visa_info`	Entry requirements (visa, ESTA, eTA) for any team's nationals entering host countries	`team`, `host_country`
`get_fan_zones`	Official FIFA Fan Festival locations across all 16 host cities with capacity, hours, activities, and transit tips	`city`, `country`, `venue_id`
`get_news`	Latest World Cup news headlines sourced by the Scout Agent daily	`topic`, `limit`
`get_injuries`	Key player availability tracker — injury status, expected return dates, and impact assessment	`team`, `status`
`get_odds`	Tournament favorites, golden boot predictions, group previews, and dark horse picks	`category`, `group`
`compare_teams`	Side-by-side comparison of any two teams — rankings, odds, key players, group difficulty, injuries, and head-to-head	`team_a`, `team_b`
`get_standings`	Group power rankings based on FIFA rankings, betting odds, and predictions	`group`
`get_bracket`	Knockout bracket visualization — R32 through Final with venues, dates, and group entry points	`round`

Example Prompts

"Brief me on the World Cup"

"Tell me about Argentina's squad and playing style"

"When does the USA play their first match?"

"Show me tomorrow's matches in my timezone (America/New_York)"

"What's the World Cup history between Argentina and England?"

"Give me a city guide for Dallas"

"Where are the fan zones in New York?"

"What's the latest World Cup news?"

"Do Iranian fans need a visa to attend matches in the US?"

"What venues are closest to MetLife Stadium?"

Data

	Count	Details
Matches	104	Group stage + knockout, all in UTC (timezone conversion supported)
Teams	48	42 confirmed, 6 TBD (playoffs March 26 & 31)
Venues	16	USA (11), Mexico (3), Canada (2) with weather data
Team profiles	48	Coach, key players, style, WC history
City guides	16	Transit, food, attractions, local tips
Historical matchups	34	Head-to-head WC records with narrative
Fan zones	18	All host cities, capacity, hours, transport
Visa entries	42	All confirmed nationalities across 3 host countries
News	Daily	Scout Agent curates latest World Cup headlines
Injuries	6+	Key player availability with status and expected return
Odds	16+	Tournament winner, golden boot, group predictions, dark horses

Tournament: June 11 - July 19, 2026

Contributing

This is an open source project under the MIT license. Issues and PRs welcome at github.com/jordanlyall/wc26-mcp.

License

MIT

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