Watch the World Cup 2026 with Belhaven pubs
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is coming, with the world’s game running from Thursday 11th June to Sunday 19th July. The biggest international football competition on the planet, and our boys are back in it for the first time since France ‘98. While the Tartan Army do us proud, there’s no better place to watch the World Cup 2026 than a Belhaven pub – we’re the nation’s pub for every fixture! You can expect a great atmosphere, big screens, cold pints and a warm Scottish welcome. Plus, a good result or two, hopefully.
Use the pub finder below to find our Belhaven pubs showing the World Cup and bring your team along to celebrate the world’s game in the nation’s pubs.
Scotland Fixtures for World Cup 2026
The World Cup 2026: everything you need to know
After a 28-year wait, the time has finally come to show your support for Scotland with us at Belhaven. The World Cup 2026 tournament expands to 48 teams for the first time. And with plenty of our pubs showing football, that means more matches, drama and moments to share. At a pub full of fellow fans.
Brazil leads the roll of honour with five titles, and Argentina are the current holders. But Scotland will be bringing the party and hoping to cause an upset or two. It’s what makes the World Cup the greatest football tournament. National pride is on the line, careers are defined and legends are made. Every game matters. A goal can change everything. It’s football at its most thrilling, and it’s all coming to Belhaven.
Stay tuned for more information!
When is the world cup 2026?
The opening match is set for Thursday 11th June at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, while the final will be played on Sunday 19th July in the New York New Jersey Stadium. A full line-up of great matches is in store for you to join us in your Scotland kits, scarves and face paints.Opening match: 11/06/2026
Group stage: 11/06/2026 - 27/06/2026
Round of 32: 28/06/2026 - 03/07/2026
Round of 16: 04/07/2026 - 07/07/2026
Quarter-finals: 09/07/2026 - 11/07/2026
Semi-finals: 14/07/2026 - 15/06/2026
Third place play-off: 18/07/2026
Final: 19/07/2026
Where is the world cup 2026?
For the first time in the tournament’s history, the World Cup will be hosted across three nations: the United States, Canada and Mexico.2026 host cities
Canada
Toronto – Toronto StadiumVancouver – BC Place Vancouver
Mexico
Guadalajara – Estadio GuadalajaraMexico City – Estadio Azteca Mexico City
Monterrey – Estadio Monterrey
USA
Atlanta – Atlanta StadiumBoston – Boston Stadium
Dallas – Dallas Stadium
Houston – Houston Stadium
Kansas City – Kansas City Stadium
Los Angeles – Los Angeles Stadium
Miami – Miami Stadium
New York – New York New Jersey Stadium
Philadelphia – Philadelphia Stadium
San Francisco – San Francisco Bay Area Stadium
Seattle – Seattle Stadium
Which teams qualified for the World Cup 2026?
The home nations, Canada, Mexico and the USA automatically qualified. 45 other nations will be joining them, including current holders Argentina, Brazil, Germany, Spain, Japan, Australia and the Tartan Army!
Why watch the World Cup 2026 at Belhaven?
There’s something about watching football in a pub that no living room can replicate. The roar when a goal goes in, the collective groan at a near miss, the buzz of a penalty shootout. Our sports pubs have big screens, great sound and a welcoming atmosphere. And with beer gardens across Scotland, summer football and a cold pint in the fresh air is hard to beat. Whether it’s a group stage thriller or a knockout night match, booking front row seats with us for match days is just the ticket.
No match is complete without something good to eat and drink. Our food menu has everything from hearty pub classics to a half-time burger and a pint of Belhaven Best – Scotland’s No.1 ale. Family-friendly and dog-friendly pubs mean everyone’s welcome. The football will soon get everyone’s tails wagging. Plus, quiz nights, live music, pool tables and more will keep the atmosphere going long after the final match. Find out what else is on at your nearest Belhaven pub.
Watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 at a Belhaven pub near you
48 nations. 104 matches. 39 days of the best international football in the world. And at Belhaven pubs across Scotland, every match is an occasion. We're so excited for the World Cup 2026!
Use our pub finder below to locate your nearest Belhaven sports pub and book a table for the biggest matches.