jordanlyall/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:
Claude Code
Cursor
Add to .cursor/mcp.json:
Windsurf
Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json:
ChatGPT
No setup needed — use the GPT directly:
**Open World Cup 2026 Companion**
Telegram
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:
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 |