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WC26 MCP Server

Provides World Cup 2026 data and actions through 13 tools, ready to use with MCP clients without external keys.

Installation

Add the following to your MCP client configuration file.

Configuration

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

You are equipped with the WC26 MCP Server, a self-contained World Cup 2026 companion that ships 13 tools for matches, teams, venues, city guides, fan zones, visa info, news, and more. No external keys or dependencies are required, and you can use it with multiple MCP clients to get fast, reliable World Cup data directly from the package.

How to use

You connect to the WC26 MCP Server from your MCP client to access a rich set of World Cup insights. Use the available tools to get up-to-date match schedules, team profiles, venue details, travel tips, visa information, and the latest news, all in your preferred timezone.

Typical workflows you can perform include: getting a quick briefing for today’s tournament phase, pulling head-to-head history between two teams, viewing the full group schedule, exploring host city guides, checking visa requirements, and locating fan zones. Each tool is designed to work with MCP clients through standard MCP channels without needing external API keys.

How to install

Prerequisites: you need a modern Node.js environment. Verify you have Node.js installed by running node -v and npm -v. If you don’t have Node.js, install it from the official Node.js website.

Install and run the WC26 MCP Server using the standard MCP approach shown below. You only need to run this once to start the server ready for any MCP client to connect.

npx -y wc26-mcp

Configuration and usage notes

You can connect this MCP server to supported clients by adding an MCP server configuration that points to the runtime command. For Claude Desktop, you would add the server under your MCP configuration as shown in the run sequence used by the client.

The server is designed to work with standard MCP clients via stdio, so you simply launch the server process and then reference it in your client’s MCP settings.

Supported tools and capabilities

The WC26 MCP Server exposes 13 tools, each tailored to provide concise answers and context about World Cup 2026. You can invoke these tools through your MCP client to obtain focused results quickly.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter connection issues, verify that the WC26 MCP Server process is running and that your MCP client is configured to connect via stdio using the command shown in the installation section. Check that you are using the same working directory and that there are no conflicting processes listening on the same channel.

Available tools

what_to_know_now

Zero-query briefing that detects the current tournament phase and returns the most relevant information for today.

get_team_profile

Fetch coach details, key players, playing style, World Cup history, and the qualifying summary for any team.

get_matches

Query matches with enriched team names, flags, venue details, and timezone conversion.

get_teams

List all 48 qualified nations with FIFA rankings and confederations.

get_groups

Retrieve group details with teams, venues, and match schedules.

get_venues

Provide venue details for all stadiums with weather data.

get_city_guide

Travel guide for host cities with transit, food, and activities.

get_historical_matchups

Head-to-head World Cup history between two teams with aggregate stats and narrative.

get_nearby_venues

Find venues near a given venue, sorted by distance.

get_schedule

Tournament schedule organized by date with timezone conversion.

get_visa_info

Entry requirements for team nationals entering host countries.

get_fan_zones

Official fan festival locations across host cities with details.

get_news

Latest World Cup headlines curated by the Scout Agent.