{"id":212665,"date":"2026-06-04T16:47:08","date_gmt":"2026-06-04T16:47:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/quixnet.net\/wpinstance\/whats-in-mcdonalds-world-cup-meal-fans-are-scrambling-for-these-collectibles-bergen-record\/"},"modified":"2026-06-04T16:47:08","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T16:47:08","slug":"whats-in-mcdonalds-world-cup-meal-fans-are-scrambling-for-these-collectibles-bergen-record","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/quixnet.net\/wpinstance\/whats-in-mcdonalds-world-cup-meal-fans-are-scrambling-for-these-collectibles-bergen-record\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s in McDonald\u2019s World Cup meal? Fans are scrambling for these collectibles – Bergen Record"},"content":{"rendered":"

McDonald\u2019s<\/a> is leaning into the FIFA 2026 World Cup<\/a> hype with a new limited-time meal<\/a> \u2014 and it\u2019s already drawing attention from fans chasing the collectibles as much as the food. Here’s what to know and how to get it.
Starting today, Thursday, June 4, the McDonald’s menu features the FIFA World Cup 26 Meal, which comes with one of nine collectible cups featuring soccer stars such as current USMNT’s\u00a0Christian Pulisic<\/a>, David Beckham, and Ronaldinho<\/a>, along with McDonald\u2019s mascot Grimace.
The promotion gives customers a choice of a Big Mac or Chicken McNuggets, paired with a limited-edition version of McDonald\u2019s signature sauce and for younger fans, the chain is launching a World Cup-themed Happy Meal with one of 23\u00a0Squishmallows plushies,<\/a>\u00a0including versions of the World Cup mascots, part of a broader push into collectible merchandise tied to the tournament. A breakfast lineup will include Sausage McMuffin with Egg or Sausage Egg Biscuit and Hash Browns.
The campaign marks one of McDonald\u2019s biggest World Cup promotions yet, part of a global rollout across more than 100 markets as the tournament approaches.
“As football icons take the field to unite fans across continents, McDonald\u2019s will be there from the first whistle to the final minute with limited-time meals and keepsakes so fans of all ages can be part of the excitement all tournament long and beyond,\u201d Morgan Flatley, Global Chief Marketing Officer and Head of New Business Ventures at McDonald\u2019s, said in the news release<\/a>.
For many customers, however, the question is simple: which collectible will they get \u2014 and how fast they\u2019ll find them before they\u2019re gone. Here’s what to know.
The FIFA World Cup 26 Meal<\/strong> comes complete with your choice of a Big Mac or 10-piece Chicken McNuggets, paired with limited edition, gold packaged Big Mac Sauce or, for the breakfast lineup, a choice of Sausage McMuffin with Egg or Sausage Egg Biscuit and Hash Browns \u2014 and one of these nine collectible cups featuring soccer icons:
For the younger fans, the FIFA World Cup 26 Happy Meal<\/strong> will include one of 23 Squishmallows\u00a0plushies, including the official mascots for FIFA World Cup 26, representing the three host countries: Canada, Mexico, and the United States. Kitted in unique soccer-inspired jerseys and McDonald\u2019s graphics.
Every Squishmallows Happy Meal will come in special packaging and include a scannable code that unlocks an exclusive digital game on\u00a0www.happymeal.com<\/a>, according to McDonald’s<\/a>, noting that a portion of every FIFA World Cup 26 Happy Meal purchased in the US helps support Ronald McDonald House families.
The FIFA World Cup 26 Meal<\/strong> with limited-edition collectable cups will be available starting today, Thursday June 4, 2026, however the FIFA World Cup 26 Happy Meal<\/strong>\u00a0will not roll out until June 9.
The collectibles will be available at participating McDonald’s until supplies run out.
Maria Francis is a Pennsylvania-based journalist covering trending and breaking topics across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions for USA Today Network. Reach her at mfrancis@usatodayco.com.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n

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