Drinks for World Cup 2026 season: smart picks

TL;DR

A roundup of non-alcoholic drinks for your World Cup 2026 watch party: refreshing coolers, stay-awake picks for late kick-offs, and how to serve a crowd.

Why drinks set the mood for a World Cup 2026 watch party

Short answer: for a World Cup 2026 watch party, drinks matter just as much as the big screen. World Cup 2026 is a real event, held in the summer (June to July) of 2026, co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico. Because of time-zone differences, many matches will fall late at night or in the early morning in Vietnam, so a watch party tends to run long, draws a crowd and needs drinks served non-stop.

When a group gathers for hours, drinks serve triple duty: they refresh, they keep everyone awake, and they give you a reason to clink glasses every time a goal goes in. A well-prepared drinks station keeps the energy up without anyone leaving their seat to mix a glass.

This article rounds up non-alcoholic drinks that suit a World Cup 2026 watch party: refreshing coolers, picks that keep you awake for late kick-offs, batch ideas for a crowd, and how to serve drinks professionally at an event or company party. Everything here is safe for designated drivers.

Refreshing coolers: mocktails, juices and sodas

This is the backbone of any watch party. With a crowded room, salty snacks and a tense atmosphere, everyone wants something cold. Lean on non-alcoholic mocktails, fresh fruit juices and fruit sodas: they look great on camera and go down easily over a long evening without being too sharp.

Easy, crowd-pleasing options that suit Vietnamese taste: sugarcane juice with passion fruit for a sweet-and-sour kick (recipe at /blog/nuoc-mia-chanh-day), refreshing pineapple sugarcane juice (/blog/nuoc-mia-thom), vitamin-rich fresh orange juice (/blog/cam-tuoi), salted kumquat tea that pairs perfectly with a late-night party (/blog/tra-tac-xi-muoi) and cooling pennywort with mung bean (/blog/rau-ma-dau-xanh).

Serving tip: have plenty of ice, cups and straws ready; slice lemons, kumquats and garnish fruit before kick-off. A jug of juice or pre-mixed soda in a corner lets everyone pour their own without missing a single play.

Several colorful cold drinks garnished with lemon and mint for a watch party

Stay-awake picks for late nights: coffee and tea

Because many World Cup 2026 matches air late at night in Vietnam, stay-awake drinks are essential. Coffee and tea are the familiar choices, keeping you alert while adding a cozy feel to a long viewing session.

Bold iced milk coffee is the star of a late-night party (see how to make it at /blog/ca-phe-sua-da); the lightly creamy salted coffee is hugely popular right now (/blog/ca-phe-muoi); a refreshing matcha latte suits tea lovers (/blog/matcha-latte); and warm cocoa with fresh milk works for anyone who is not a coffee fan (/blog/cacao-sua-tuoi).

For something gentler, teas such as peach tea (/blog/cach-lam-tra-dao) or Thai green milk tea (/blog/tra-sua-thai-xanh) are easy to sip throughout the match. Note: so everyone sleeps well afterwards, include a few low or no-caffeine options for sensitive guests.

A group of friends toasting with warm coffee cups in a cozy evening setting — Photo: silverkblack / Pexels

Batch for a crowd and theme by team colors

A World Cup 2026 watch party is usually packed, so batching in large jugs is the biggest time-saver. Instead of mixing glass by glass, prepare a few jugs of juice, fruit tea or soda for the whole group, with a separate ice bucket. That way the host gets to watch the match too, instead of being stuck mixing drinks.

A fun idea that fits the cheering mood is to mix drinks in the colors of your favorite team flags. Red tones can use strawberry or watermelon juice, yellow tones orange or pineapple, green tones mint soda or green tea. Add small paper flags and matching cups and the drinks table instantly becomes a photo highlight.

For balance, split the menu into three clear parts: refreshing coolers that people drink a lot of, coffee and tea for those who need to stay awake, and still water plus mineral water always on hand to alternate. And do not forget a few less-sweet options for guests who prefer milder drinks.

Serving a watch party for events and companies

For a large World Cup 2026 watch party at an office, a venue or a company event, mixing drinks for dozens or hundreds of people by yourself is exhausting. This is where a professional drinks station with an on-site bartender shines: drinks freshly mixed non-stop, beautifully presented, and nobody has to leave the screen.

The mobile bar and bartender service from bartender.com.vn is built exactly for gatherings like this: a mobile bar set up at your venue, a menu of many non-alcoholic drinks freshly mixed on the spot, ideal for a long watch party and safe for designated drivers. You can view the packages at /services.

If you are planning a memorable World Cup 2026 night for your friends, clients or staff, let our team advise the right package and give you a transparent quote based on guest count and serving time. Book quickly at /book to secure your slot for the peak season.

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Which groups of drinks should a World Cup 2026 watch party prepare?

Have three groups: refreshing coolers such as mocktails, juices and sodas; stay-awake picks such as coffee and tea; plus still and mineral water to alternate.

Which drinks keep you awake for late matches while staying safe?

Iced milk coffee, salted coffee, matcha latte or peach tea all help. Add a few low or no-caffeine options for sensitive guests so they sleep well after the match.

How do you serve a crowd quickly while watching the game?

Batch in large jugs, prepare plenty of ice, cups and straws, and slice garnish fruit before kick-off so everyone can pour their own without missing a play.

Should you serve alcohol at a watch party?

This article focuses on non-alcoholic drinks to stay safe for designated drivers and suit all ages in the group. They are also far easier to serve in large quantities.

How do you organize a World Cup 2026 watch party for a company?

For a large headcount, a mobile bar with an on-site bartender is the simplest solution. You can view packages at bartender.com.vn (/services) and book at /book.