Bola Bar

Live soccer scores in your Mac menu bar. Follow every match of the 2026 tournament at a glance — no browser tab, no app to open.

Requires macOS 13.0 or later
🇧🇷 BRA 2 : 1 ARG 🇦🇷
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Next Match
🇧🇷 BRA  vs  ARG 🇦🇷
Jun 18 · MetLife Stadium, NJ
2 days · 14 hours
All upcoming matches
🇩🇪 GER vs FRA 🇫🇷 Jun 19
🇺🇸 USA vs MEX 🇲🇽 Jun 20
🇪🇸 ESP vs ENG 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Jun 21
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Features

Live scores at a glance

When a match kicks off, the score appears in your menu bar with team flags, updated every minute. No browser, no phone.

Multiple matches at once

Group stage doubleheaders? Bola Bar shows every game in play side by side, right in the menu bar.

Next-match countdown

When nothing is live, a clean countdown to the next kickoff keeps you ready — days, hours, minutes.

No-spoiler mode

Watching the replay later? Turn on Hide Live Scores and the menu bar just shows that a game is happening — no score, no spoiler.

Favorite team

Pick your team and the next-match card always shows them first. Their game, front and center.

Quiet by design

No dock icon, no notifications, no clutter. Works offline with cached data. Light and dark mode.

How it works
1

Install

Get Bola Bar from the Mac App Store. It appears in your menu bar with the next match.

2

Glance

Live scores and countdowns are always visible in your menu bar. Left-click to open the full schedule.

3

Enjoy

Follow the whole 2026 tournament from your menu bar. Right-click for settings — that is the whole app.

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions about Bola Bar

How can I follow the World Cup 2026 on my Mac?

Bola Bar puts live World Cup 2026 scores right in your Mac menu bar. Instead of keeping a browser tab open, the score is always visible in the corner of your screen and updates every minute. When no match is live, it shows a countdown to the next game. Click the menu bar to open the full schedule.

Is there a menu bar app for World Cup 2026 live scores?

Yes. Bola Bar is a macOS menu bar app that shows live World Cup 2026 scores with team flags. It displays every match in play side by side, updates every minute, and counts down to the next match when nothing is live.

How much does Bola Bar cost?

Bola Bar is a one-time purchase priced at $2.99 on the Mac App Store. There are no subscriptions and no in-app purchases.

Can I follow the World Cup without getting spoilers?

Yes. Bola Bar has a no-spoiler mode. Turn on Hide Live Scores and the menu bar simply shows that a match is happening, without revealing the score, so you can watch the replay later without being spoiled.

Does Bola Bar show live scores for every World Cup 2026 match?

Yes. Bola Bar covers every match of the 2026 tournament — group stage, knockout rounds, and the final — across all host cities in the USA, Mexico, and Canada. The full schedule is one click away in the menu bar.

Does Bola Bar work on Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M3, M4)?

Yes. Bola Bar is a native macOS app built with SwiftUI and runs natively on Apple Silicon as well as Intel Macs.

What macOS version do I need to run Bola Bar?

Bola Bar requires macOS 13 Ventura or later.

Can I track my favorite national team during the World Cup?

Yes. Pick your favorite team in Bola Bar and the next-match card always shows their game first, so you never miss a kickoff.

Where does Bola Bar live on my Mac?

Bola Bar lives in your menu bar and stays out of your Dock. Left-click the menu bar to open the full match schedule, right-click for settings.

Does Bola Bar require an account or internet connection?

Bola Bar needs an internet connection to fetch live scores, but requires no account and no sign-up. It also works offline using cached schedule data, so the next-match countdown keeps working without a connection.