Filipino Football Fans Came Together for FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Watch Parties
Visa, GoTyme Bank, and McDonald’s Philippines brought Filipino football fans together through a series of FIFA World Cup 2026 Final watch parties.
Filipino Fans Celebrate the FIFA World Cup Final Together
Held at participating McDonald’s branches in McKinley West and BGC Forum in Taguig City, as well as Dian in Makati City, the watch parties gave Visa cardholders a chance to experience football’s biggest match alongside fellow supporters.
Visa, FIFA’s official Payment Technology Partner, collaborated with GoTyme Bank and McDonald’s Philippines to create a shared matchday experience that brought local fans together to celebrate the sport.
Guests who secured watch party tickets received a meal that included 6-piece Chicken McNuggets® with Big Mac® Sauce, regular fries, an A&W® drink, and a limited-edition FIFA World Cup 2026™ Collectible Cup.
The collectible cups featured football stars David Beckham, Ronaldinho Gaúcho, Thierry Henry, Son Heung-min, and Lamine Yamal, along with McDonald’s character Grimace.
Visa, GoTyme Bank, and McDonald’s Highlight Football Community
“Football has an incredible ability to unite communities, captivating fans across borders and cultures,” said Nico Leviste, Head of Marketing for Visa Philippines. “Our partnership with GoTyme Bank and McDonald’s helped create meaningful experiences for Filipino football fans through the FIFA World Cup.”
GoTyme Bank CEO Nate Clarke said the collaboration reflected the bank’s commitment to bringing customers closer to the experiences they enjoy.
“Through our partnership with Visa and McDonald’s, we transformed everyday payments into a shared football experience,” Clarke said. “Seeing the energy, excitement, and camaraderie at the watch parties reinforced the power of football to connect people and create lasting memories.”
McDonald’s Philippines Marketing Director Ashley Santillan-Delgado said the event also highlighted the restaurant’s role as a gathering place for families, friends, and sports fans.
“McDonald’s has always been a place where friends and families come together over good food and shared moments,” Santillan-Delgado said. “It was exciting to elevate how Filipino fans experienced football through our partnership with Visa and GoTyme Bank.”
Watch Parties Extend FIFA Fan Experience
Throughout the evening, fans filled the participating McDonald’s branches with cheers as they watched the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final together, turning the restaurants into gathering places for football’s biggest night.
The watch parties also continued Visa and GoTyme Bank’s collaboration with FIFA following the launch of limited-edition FIFA-themed GoTyme Bank Visa Debit Cards and other fan experiences tied to the tournament.
