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Glasgow City Council has become the latest council to confirm venues will be able to stay open later for Scotland’s matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Pubs and bars in Glasgow have been granted permission to stay open later during the World Cup.
Any licensed venue in the city which already televises sports for their customers will be able to stay open for up to 30 minutes after matches for the duration of the tournament – as late as 4am depending on kick-off times. The proposals were agreed by the city’s licensing board.
Glasgow City Council is the latest to confirm licensing plans for the World Cup which takes place in the USA, Mexico and Canada from June 11 until July 19.
Scotland are set to face Brazil, Morocco and Haiti in the group stage as Steve Clarke‘s men return to the finals for the first time in 28 years.
Dubbed “a once‑in‑a‑generation event” for Scotland, the council hopes the extension will provide a timely boost to Glasgow‘s hospitality sector.
Both the City of Glasgow Licensing Board and Glasgow City Council recognised the “important role that licensed venues play in bringing people together for major sporting moments”.
Cllr Susan Aitken, leader of Glasgow City Council, welcomed the decision. She said: “Glasgow is the home of Scottish football, and there’s a real sense of pride and anticipation across the city, as we look forward to Scotland‘s World Cup journey.
“This is a moment supporters have waited a long time for and the licensing board’s decision to offer a general extension strikes the right balance between supporting our city’s hospitality sector and giving people the chance to come together and enjoy the tournament.
“The extended hours will provide an opportunity for the licensed trade to capitalise on this moment, if they wish, and give a boost to the wider local economy at a moment of huge excitement for fans.”
Bailie Margaret Morgan, chair of the licensing board said; “Scotland’s participation in the World Cup, is an event of national significance and a chance for the city to celebrate Scotland’s success. It will undoubtedly create exciting new memories for fans of football. It is also an opportunity for our diverse communities to come together to support other national teams in the tournament.
“Licensed venues know their clientele best and how to provide a well‑managed environment to show the World Cup, where everyone can be part of the occasion and enjoy the experience.”
Scotland will head Stateside after a send off friendly with Curacao at Hampden on May 30 before a final warm up friendly with Peru in Harrison, New Jersey on June 6.
Steve Clarke‘s side will open their campaign in Boston against Haiti on June 13 before facing Morocco at the same venue on June 19 and Brazil in Miami on June 24.
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