After a month and a half, more than 100 soccer matches across 16 cities and 48 teams, only two countries are left to face off in the FIFA World Cup final on Sunday.Spain will play in the World Cup final for the first time since 2010, facing off against defending World Cup champions Argentina at New York/New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium) starting at 3 p.m. July 19.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementWhile tickets to the final match cost thousands of dollars, many Orlando-area venues are hosting watch parties and drink specials to celebrate the culmination of the global soccer competition.From the Orlando Soccer Celebration to countless bars and pubs, here are places in Central Florida to see the World Cup final.This festival-style experience transforms Pointe Orlando into the “ultimate soccer destination” as a hub for all World Cup matches. Sports & Social Orlando is the hub for live viewing on the venue’s second floor with special event dates using the first-floor main stage and video screen on July 19. The event is free and open to the public. More information: orlandocitysc.comAdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementHarp & Celt Irish Pub & Restaurant: Drink specials, sound on for matches and outdoor screens in the beer garden. 25 S. Magnolia Ave. in Orlando; harpandceltpub.comWall Street Plaza: Hosting watch parties for World Cup matches on three jumbo screens and 40 TVs. 25 Wall St. in Orlando; wallstreetorlando.comThe Final Whistle at Thornton Park Pub: An Orlando City SC- and Orlando Pride-branded pop-up bar featuring memorabilia from both teams and World Cup matches. 808 E. Washington St. in Orlando; orlandocitysc.comÀ La Cart: Downtown and SoDo locations both feature craft beer, food trucks and watch parties. 274 N. Orange Ave. in Orlando and 2207 E. Michigan St. in Orlando; alacartorlando.comAdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe Hideaway Bar: Ivanhoe Village staple hosts fans to watch matches and celebrate. 523 Virginia Drive in Orlando; hideawaybar.netGnarly Barley: Watch matches with a sandwich or a craft beer just across the street from Lake Ivanhoe. 1407 N. Orange Ave. in Orlando; thegnarlybarley.comBarkHaven: This dog-friendly hangout has World Cup cocktails, halftime happy hours, a watch party and sound on every TV. 724 Brookhaven Drive in Orlando; barkhaven.comWalter’s Tavern: Watch the World Cup final on the big screen, enjoy drink specials and experience the energy of watching with fellow fans. 2105 N. Orange Blossom Trail in Orlando; walterstavernorl.comAdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementBrewlando: Catch the final match at four Central Florida locations: Orlando, Maitland, Sanford and Icon Park. 6820 Hoffner Ave. in Orlando, 8395 International Drive in Orlando, 160 Independence Lane in Maitland and 400 Sanford Ave. in Sanford; brewlando.comTom’s Watch Bar: More than 100 screens with reserved and VIP seating available for a fee ($40-$160). 8050 International Drive, Suite 1000, in
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