With the World Cup opening play this weekend, Chicago’s deeply rooted international soccer culture will be on full display for the next four weeks at a handful of pubs that have earned a city-wide reputation as go-to joints for the world’s most popular sport.
North Side places such as The Globe Pub on Irving Park and AJ Hudson’s on Ashland are soccer staples in Chicago while others are just beginning to gain recognition. Some draw large crowds from specific countries, but all are destinations for serious international soccer fans.
