So we may not be jetting off to North America, but that doesn't mean we can't cheer on our country and find a pub or bar to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Glasgow. Venues across the city are making quite an occasion of the games, so get ahead of the crowds and discover our top picks for catching the footies, from cosy pubs boasting huge screens to buzzing bars with massive projectors.
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A traditional boozer brimming with character and home to 11 screens, The Horseshoe Bar is one of the best places to watch the World Cup in Glasgow. Get your fill of hearty comfort food bites and cask ales as you watch the countries compete to win.
Home to live sports, delicious food, fabulous drinks and so much more, Grosvenor Casino Riverboat is a popular plot to watch the World Cup. Whichever team you're cheering for, grab your pals and head over to this or the Merchant City branch for a brilliant day of footie.
This sprawling venue is always a go-to when game days roll around. Not only is Walkabout home to a massive screen with plenty of tables for prime viewing, but also all kinds of delicious grub and bevs, as well as, of course, a buzzing ambience.
When it comes to bars to watch the World Cup in Glasgow, this West End staple should not be missed. Home to 25 beers and real ales on tap, alongside a hefty selection of wines, ciders and spirits, Curler's Rest is a prime spot for catching the games.
Auctioneers is certainly one of the best Merchant City bars showing the World Cup. Why, you ask? Well, for starters, it's home to more large screens than you can shake a stick at, not to mention mouthwatering grub (the BBQ pulled beef tacos are a real winner) and excellent drinks to boot.
For pubs showing the World Cup 2026 in Glasgow, O'Neill's Merchant Square and Grand Central are great shouts. Head to either of these spots to be treated to big screens, bottomless pizza brunches, affordable pints and gut-bustin' burgers.
Ark is gearing up for the football season, boasting plenty of screens inside and out, as well as rustling up a mighty menu of mouthwatering bites. Watch as the footie teams go head to head with an 'nduja burger in one hand and a pint in the other.
With a smattering of HD screens in its space and live music for afters, The Lauder's is bound to make your World Cup 2026 experience a great one. Better yet, all your favourite pints, cocktails, flavoured spirits and pub grub can be found here at an affordable price.
A go-to boozer in Southside, Granary is going to be popular among die-hard and fairweather fans alike this World Cup season. Even better, this joint is known for its affordable yet delish fare, so enjoy a load of drinking and dining here too.
Waxy O'Connor's is sure to be our football HQ for the duration of the season. Possessing a real love of sport, this Merchant City pub knows how to do big tournaments in style: several big screens mean you'll never miss a goal and, with its epic Irish pub banter, everyone will be staying long after the match.
Whether you like football or not, Boteco Do Brasil is set to be a brilliant bar for soaking up the vibes. As this place is home to authentic South American chow and caipirinhas practically on tap, you're in for a bucketload of fun at the city's favourite Latin-inspired haunt.
Wondering where to watch the World Cup in Glasgow? Fronting cosy alcoves, charming decor and a fantastic selection of boozy bevs, this Irish sports bar is one of the best places to catch all the nail-biting action. Kitty O'Shea's numerous screens ensure you'll never miss a goal.
You'll be hard-pressed to find a better place that's taking bookings for the World Cup 2026 in Glasgow. Slinging out a winning combination of cheap eats and drinks deals, plus boasting huge HD screens all across the bar, this joint offers the whole package.
Cheer on your country with a craft beer to hand at this bustling East End bar. Home to many an HD screen, as well as a tasty menu of game day grub, from spicy wings and loaded nachos to beef brisket chilli and towering burgers.
If you're on the hunt for bars showing the World Cup in Glasgow, Campus is the uni hangout that's famed for its soccer screenings. Fronting massive screens throughout the venue, as well as cheap food and drink, this is a seriously top spot.
