McDonald’s Introduces 2 World Cup-Themed Meals

Plus, Chick-fil-A rolled out its summer menu; Jack in the Box collaborated with Hot Ones.

Jun 03, 2026

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McDonald's is gearing up for the FIFA World Cup with its limited-time FIFA World Cup 26 Meal and Happy Meal, which include "collectible keepsakes featuring global soccer stars and beloved Squishmallows," at participating McDonald's worldwide.

Starting June 4 in the U.S., the FIFA World Cup 26 Meal includes a choice of a Big Mac or 10-piece chicken McNuggets paired with a limited edition, gold packaged Big Mac Sauce," McDonald's said.

Customers can collect one of nine collectible cups featuring soccer icons Christian Pulisic, David Beckham, Ronaldinho Gaucho, Thierry Henry, Son Heung-Min, Lamine Yamal, Alphonso Davies, Santiago Gimenez...and McDonald's Grimace.

The FIFA World Cup 26 Happy Meal is available starting June 9, and comes with one of 23 Squishmallows plushies, including the official mascots for FIFA World Cup 26, representing the three host countries: Canada, Mexico and the United States. The toys are in unique soccer-inspired jerseys and McDonald's graphics.

Meanwhile at Chick-fil-A, the QSR is rolling out its summer menu on June 8, featuring the returning Honey Pepper Pimento Chicken sandwich, Pineapple Dragonfruit beverages and seasonal peach drinks.

The limited time Honey Pepper Pimento Chicken Sandwich comes with an original or spicy filet, pimento cheese, mild pickled jalapeños and a drizzle of honey on a toasted bun. The QSR also brought back its pineapple dragonfruit beverages, peach milkshake and peach frosted lemonade to menus nationwide for a limited time.

Plus, "throughout 2026, Chick-fil-A is delivering a year of 'Newstalgia,' celebrating its 80-year heritage of quality, service and care. The campaign serves up beloved classics alongside fresh new twists, fun guest experiences and moments of surprise and delight, from the new permanent frosted sodas and floats to classic cups, merchandise and all-new, retro packaging," the QSR said.

Over at Jack in the Box, the QSR is teaming up with Hot Ones to debut the new Hot Ones Munchie Meal.

"Continuing Jack's 75th anniversary celebration of bringing back craveable menu throwbacks, the collaboration features two limited-time offerings The Jack Pack has been waiting for. Returning on June 1 are the Sriracha Curly Fry Burger and the Chick-N-Tater Melt, both reimagined with a Hot Ones twist," the company said.

The lineup also includes new Hot Ones Sauced & Loaded Fries, featuring Jack's Seasoned Curly Fries topped with cheddar cheese sauce, shredded cheddar and a choice of Hot Ones Sriracha or Hot Ones Buffalo sauce. Hot Ones flavors also make their way into new value meal offerings, featuring either a Hot Ones Sriracha Jr. Jumbo Jack Cheeseburger or Hot Ones Buffalo Jr. Chicken Sandwich.

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