The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicked off on June 11 local time, with matches running across the United States, Canada, and Mexico all the way to the final on July 19. In Japan, the opening match takes place in the early hours of June 12, and McDonald’s is marking the tournament with a limited menu you’ll only find in Japan.
Called “VIVA! World Mac” (VIVA！ワールドマック), the lineup launches on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at McDonald’s locations nationwide for a limited time. McDonald’s has been an Official Sponsor and Official Restaurant of the FIFA World Cup for more than 30 years, and this year’s Japan menu leans into the flavors of the tournament’s North American host countries.
Here’s a rundown of all eight items with prices, plus how to score the collectible cups featuring soccer icons—and McDonald’s own Grimace.
What Is “VIVA! World Mac”?
VIVA! World Mac is a Japan-original, limited-time menu built around the flavors of the 2026 World Cup’s North American host nations. It goes on sale June 17 at McDonald’s across Japan, and each burger comes on a special bun shaped to look like a soccer ball.
The lineup spans eight items in all: three headline burgers, plus evening-only and breakfast-only options, a side, and a drink. The idea, in McDonald’s words, is to let you “taste the excitement of the world” from morning to night throughout the tournament.
The Three Headline Burgers
Start with the stars of the show. Each is available on its own or as a Value Set with a side and a drink. Prices include tax; a “+” means the listed price is a starting point that can vary slightly by location.
Chunky Potato & Thick Beef, Rich Garlic Pepper / Zaku-giri Potato & Nikuatsu Beef Koku-uma Garlic Pepper (from ¥580 single, ¥880 Value Set)
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A 100% beef patty stacked with a chunky potato patty and a garlic-pepper sauce that balances black-pepper heat with the savory depth of soy sauce. It’s the most filling of the three.
Mexican Taco Cheese Chicken / Mexican Tacos Cheese Chicken (from ¥490 single, ¥790 Value Set)
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A chicken patty layered with lettuce, cheese, and a Mexican-style taco filling for a mild, addictive kick of spice—an easy way to get a taste of Mexico.
Avocado Mayo Cheese Shrimp / Avocado Mayo Cheese Shrimp (from ¥490 single, ¥790 Value Set)
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A crispy shrimp cutlet with cheddar cheese and a guacamole-style avocado mayo. It’s the least spicy of the three, so it’s a safe pick if you’re not into heat.
Breakfast, Dinner, and the Sides
A few items are tied to specific times of day, along with a shareable side and a drink.
Evening-only: Chunky Potato & Double Thick Beef, Rich Garlic Pepper (from ¥840 single, ¥1,140 Value Set)
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Available only during “Yoru Mac,” McDonald’s Japan’s evening menu from 5 p.m., this is a bigger version with a doubled beef patty.
Breakfast-only: Mexican Taco Cheese Chicken Muffin (from ¥410 single, ¥610 Value Set, ¥470 combo)
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Served during breakfast hours, this swaps the bun for an English muffin with a similar Mexican-inspired filling.
Shaka Shaka Potato, Garlic Steak Flavor (+¥50) / McFizz & McFloat Blue Energy (from ¥300 / ¥380)
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Shaka Shaka Potato comes with a seasoning packet you shake onto the fries yourself—this round is a savory garlic-steak flavor. The bright-blue McFizz Blue Energy is a fizzy, apple-juice-based drink that’s as photogenic as it is refreshing.
Collectible Cups Featuring Soccer Icons
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If you want a souvenir to take home, look out for the “FIFA World Cup 26 Set,” which also debuts on June 17.
Each set comes with one “World Legend Cup,” a collectible cup featuring a global soccer icon. There are six designs in all: David Beckham, Ronaldinho Gaúcho, Thierry Henry, Son Heung-min, Lamine Yamal, and McDonald’s own “certified legend,” Grimace. Which one you get is the luck of the draw.
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To get one, add ¥590 to the Value Set of any of the four eligible burgers—the three daytime burgers plus the evening-only Double Thick Beef (breakfast items don’t qualify). There’s a limit of six per group per transaction, and they’re available only while cups last—so go early if you have your heart set on collecting them.
On top of that, the official My McDonald’s Rewards app is running a prize draw for FIFA-licensed goods, including a mini soccer ball, a tote bag, and a pin set.
Tips for Travelers
The easiest ways to order are the in-store touchscreen kiosks and the official app; most kiosks can switch to English, so you can order from photos. You can pay with cash, transit IC cards like Suica or PASMO, credit cards, or QR-code payments.
Because many World Cup matches air in the morning Japan time, breakfast and lunch hours around game time are a good window to drop in. The collectible cups are limited in number, so if you really want one, it’s best to visit soon after launch.
More McDonald’s Japan Exclusives
McDonald’s Japan rolls out home-grown limited menus all the time, including “Gotochi Mac” burgers that riff on regional specialties. Pair VIVA! World Mac with a few of those—and with the “supersizing” campaigns at the convenience-store chains—for a fun tour of Japan’s limited-time flavors.
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This article was translated from the original Japanese with AI assistance and reviewed by our editorial team. The Japanese version is authoritative.
