WORLD CUP

Watch the World Cup in Leith at Malones Irish Bar

WATCH WORLD CUP MATCHES LIVE IN LEITH

Looking for where to watch the World Cup in Leith? For World Cup Leith match days, Malones Leith is showing the 2026 World Cup live with unbeatable match-day atmosphere, newly installed giant HD 4k screens, and great pints to keep your throat from getting too sore.

Our full drinks menu will be available throughout the matches to keep you fuelled up while you cheer on your side.

We are officially taking bookings! We have limited bookings available for most games, and walk-ins will be welcome throughout.

UPCOMING WORLD CUP MATCHES

NO SCOTLAND STILL PARTY. Scotland may be out for this World Cup, but we’ll still be showing the majority of matches. Check our calendar of matches we’re showing below. 

Date Matches
Sat, 18th July 3rd Place Playoff: France v England 10pm
Sun, 19th July Finals: Spain v Argentina 8pm

We have a late license and will be open until 30 minutes after the final whistle for each match. Limited bookings are available, and walk-ins are welcome for all of the above matches.

FAQs

Malones Leith is one of the best places to watch the FIFA World Cup in Edinburgh. We always have a great crowd for football and the World Cup is no exception. Plus, we're easy to get to via The Shore Tram Stop.

On the other side of town, Malones Edinburgh recently won SLTN's Best Venue to Watch the Match in Scotland award. They're near Haymarket station, meaning we have great bus & tram links for the late night matches. 

Yes, you can! Limited bookings are available for all matches that we are open for (this is currently all Scotland games, and all games that fall within our usual opening hours.) Walk-ins are also welcome throughout.

Yes, of course you can. We have space saved for walk-ins available on a first-come-first-serve basis. Get down early for the best chances of getting a seat, especially for the Scotland matches.

Under-18s are welcome in our venue until 10pm daily, so they are welcome to watch any match that is on and ends before then.

Our kitchen is open until 9pm daily, and we are planning to have more options available for the late night games. Watch this space!