World Cup is capturing Americans’ attention. Soccer has been a fixture of Tulsa’s culture for years. 

Bargoers tune into the World Cup games at Tulsa's Empire Bar on June 12, 2026. The bar is located off Cherry Street at 15th and Peoria.

The ‘70s transformed Tulsa into a pitch perfect soccer town with the introduction of the Tulsa Roughnecks. Today, the game is part of the city’s culture — from club and school athletics to adult leagues and soccer bars.

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