Masterchef (US) Season 16 Episode 7 Synopsis

In the season's first team challenge, chefs compete to see who will make the starting lineup, trading in their mystery ingredients for a chance to score big. This massive mission brings the FIFA World Cup 2026TM to the Masterchef kitchen as the cooks team up with the U.S. Soccer Federation to serve lunch to 101 hungry kids coming straight off the field. With a special guest judge and Gordon Ramsay as the honorary goalkeeper, the heat is on and only one team will walk away with the immunity pin.

Masterchef (US) Season 16 Episodes...

• s16e01 - Auditions: Europe (1)
• s16e02 - Auditions Day 2 (Asia-Pacific)
• s16e03 - Auditions Day 3: Africa
• s16e04 - Auditions Day 4: Americas
• s16e05 - Game Day Gourmet
• s16e06 - Eggs Benedict
• s16e07 - Team Pitch to Plate

Masterchef (US) Show Summary

MasterChef is based on the British BBC series MasterChef. The competition takes place in the MasterChef soundstage located in Los Angeles, CA which includes a large kitchen area with several cooking stations which is overlooked by a balcony, a well-stocked pantry, a freezer/fridge area and a fine-dining restaurant/seating dining area room used for certain challenges.

"MasterChef" is a show that celebrates great people who make great food. The show will give contestants the opportunity to develop their cooking skills while being encouraged, mentored and celebrated by the industry's best!