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Let’s be real. The 2026 World Cup is happening across the USA, Canada, and Mexico. For us here in Europe, that means one thing: a month of glorious, football fuelled late nights. Forget wrestling with three different time zones. Eastern, Central, Pacific, who cares? The only time that matters is when the whistle blows.
We’ve done the maths for you. No need to set a dozen confusing alarms or risk waking up to a spoiler filled phone. This is your definitive guide to every kick off. Your only job is to get to the bar.
Let’s get straight to it. These are the kick off times that will define your summer. Memorise them. Live by them. And get ready to trade a bit of sleep for a whole lot of sporting history.
Belushi’s operates 11 venues across 9 European cities. We’re geared up for every single one of these slots. We’ll have the giant screens fired up, the sound system roaring, and the beer towers flowing. You just need to be here.
Here’s the breakdown of when you need to be front and centre:
For a quick reference you can save to your phone, here’s a simple breakdown of the match times.
| Tournament Stage | UK Kick Off Times |
|---|---|
| Group Stage | 4pm, 7pm, 10pm, 1am |
| Knockout Rounds | 7pm, 10pm |
| Final | 10pm |
So there you have it. The only schedule you’ll need for the entire tournament.
There’s a reason a staggering 5 billion people tuned in for the last tournament. This isn’t an event you watch on a dodgy stream in your bedroom. It’s a global spectacle that demands a proper atmosphere. For more tips, updates, and analysis, keep an eye on all our articles covering The World Cup and get ready for kick off.
Alright, let’s talk tactics. Knowing the individual kick off times is one thing. Truly getting your head around the beast that is a 104-match tournament is a whole different ball game. This is your master plan for the entire festival of football, from the first whistle on June 11th all the way to the final glorious showdown on July 19th.
The tournament kicks off with a group stage that can only be described as relentless. With the new expanded format, you can expect more games, more last minute drama, and probably a lot less sleep. For us here in the UK, the North American time zones mean some seriously late nights are on the menu.
Group stage matches will be hitting our screens at 4pm, 7pm, 10pm, and a brutal 1am UK time. Start preparing your excuses for work now. For a full breakdown of which channels are showing what, get the complete UK broadcast schedule and plan your viewing campaign.
This is where the tournament really explodes. The all new Round of 32 adds another layer of do or die football, meaning even more jeopardy and absolutely no margin for error. The majority of these sixteen nail biters are set for prime time, kicking off at 7pm and 10pm UK time.
Survive that, and you’re into the familiar territory of the Round of 16, followed by the Quarter-Finals and Semis. The pressure at this point is off the charts. Every tackle, every pass, every single kick matters.
The final on July 19th is locked in for a perfect 10pm UK kick-off. You have absolutely no excuse. Book your seat at Belushi’s Barcelona for this one. It only comes around every four years.
Don’t be that person who misses a classic because they got the timings wrong. That’s a cardinal sin for any proper fan. Book your table at Belushi’s well ahead of time for the big ones. We’ll be showing every crucial match live, from the opener to the final whistle. For more analysis and live fixture updates, keep an eye on our full coverage of the World Cup 2026. Get organised.
Every World Cup leaves its mark, not just with the goals and drama, but with how we all watched it unfold. Think back. The grainy, black and white footage from ‘66 is pure gold. It’s a snapshot of a nation glued to the telly in the afternoon sun.
Back in the summer of 1966, England didn’t just host the World Cup. It brought the entire country to a standstill. With every match kicking off at a very civilised 3pm UK time, families huddled around their sets for what became the most watched event in the nation’s history. England’s final victory pulled in a staggering 32.3 million viewers, more than half the population at the time. It was a shared moment that’s never quite been matched. You can get a real sense of it over on the Science and Media Museum blog.
Now, let’s fast forward to the 2002 World Cup in Japan and South Korea. That was a completely different beast. It was a tournament for the truly devoted, the ones setting alarms for ungodly hours. It ruthlessly sorted the diehard fans from the casuals, filtering out anyone who valued a full night’s sleep over the beautiful game.
The 2026 World Cup in North America throws down its own gauntlet. It’s a bit of a hybrid. You’ve got those late night kick offs that demand the same dedication as 2002, but this time it’s wrapped in a gargantuan 48 team tournament that feels bigger than anything we’ve ever seen. The global obsession with the World Cup goes far beyond the pitch, with countless fans diving into every aspect of the sport, including checking out various soccer betting platforms.
This isn’t just about watching a bit of football. It’s a test of your commitment, a full on assault on your daily routine, and a chance to forge memories in the wee small hours of the morning. That makes your choice of where to watch those 1am thrillers more crucial than ever before.
Sure, you could watch it at home, on your own. But let’s be honest, that’s a pretty sad substitute for the real deal. A tournament with these bizarre kick off times demands a proper venue. It needs a place with an electric atmosphere, sound that you can actually feel, and a crowd that rides every tackle and goal right there with you. It’s about doing justice to the legacy of World Cups past by creating epic new memories, even if they’re made long after last orders.
Get the full scoop on how to watch football live the way it’s meant to be seen. Your sofa simply can’t compete.
Look, let’s be honest. You could watch the World Cup at home. You could also have a bowl of cornflakes for your dinner every night. Both are frankly terrible ideas that have the faint smell of quiet desperation about them.
A tournament of this magnitude deserves more than a dodgy laptop stream buffering at the crucial moment while your only company is the hum of the fridge. This is the event that pulled in 5 billion viewers last time around. It demands a proper atmosphere, enormous HD screens, and a sound system so good you feel every crunching tackle in your bones.
This is all about the shared, deafening roar when your team scores a last minute winner. It’s the collective groan at a baffling VAR decision. It’s the spontaneous, passionate argument with a total stranger over a tower of beer. That’s the real magic. It’s the difference between merely hearing a goal and actually feeling it.
London has no shortage of pubs that technically show sport. Technically. But Belushi’s London Bridge was built for it and the difference becomes obvious about thirty seconds into a proper match. We don’t just stick the game on in the corner. We build an entire electric experience around it.
At Belushi’s, you’re not just watching the match. You’re part of an international crowd that lives and breathes every single second with you, whether you’re in Amsterdam, Berlin, or Barcelona. It’s an energy your living room just can’t compete with.
From our state of the art screens to our booming sound systems, we’ve fine tuned everything to make you feel like you’re right there on the touchline. We get that massive tournaments, just like the Champions League, are about more than just the ninety minutes on the pitch. They’re about community.
The World Cup only swings by every four years. Watching it alone is a criminal waste of a global party. Do it properly. Get yourself surrounded by fans who are just as invested as you are, with a cold pint in your hand and a burger practically engineered for match days. Don’t settle for a soulless solo mission on the sofa. Book your table and be part of something bigger.
Right, let’s get one thing straight. You don’t watch the World Cup in some quiet local with the sound off. You just don’t. You need atmosphere. You need passion. Belushi’s operates 11 venues across 9 European cities, and all of them are being kitted out as the ultimate fan zones. We’re talking giant screens, stadium level sound, and an energy that does the beautiful game justice.
Whether you’re an expat flying the flag for your home country, a traveller desperate to catch a knockout game, or a local who simply loves the beautiful game, we’ve got a seat with your name on it. And those late night North American kick offs? No sweat. We’re built for this.
Consider this your go to guide for where the action is. Find your city, and let’s get ready for kick off.
We’re showing every single crucial match, especially those late night nail biters that sort the true fans from the casuals. Our major city venues will be the absolute heart of the tournament.
London: With Belushi’s London Bridge and Belushi’s Shepherd’s Bush, the capital is well and truly covered. Expect colossal crowds, even bigger screens, and an electric atmosphere that’ll give the stadium a run for its money.
Edinburgh: Scotland’s official home for the World Cup is Belushi’s Edinburgh. Get yourself down for the raw passion, the (mostly) expert punditry from the barstools, and the guarantee you’ll be surrounded by people who care as much as you do.
Paris: Our two Parisian forts, Belushi’s Paris Canal and Belushi’s Paris Gare du Nord, will be buzzing with an international crowd. Every nation gets a proper roar here.
Berlin: Germany is football. Belushi’s Berlin Mitte and Belushi’s Berlin Alexanderplatz are where the city’s diehard fans will gather to see if Die Mannschaft can reclaim their glory.
Amsterdam & Barcelona: From the legendary football culture of the Netherlands at Belushi’s Amsterdam to the Spanish flair at Belushi’s Barcelona, these venues are central hubs for expats and locals alike.
A word to the wise. Whether you’re planning a massive group outing or a solo mission for a 1am thriller, booking your spot is absolutely non negotiable. The best seats for the biggest games will be gone in a flash.
Don’t be that person stuck outside, peering through the window. You can book your table or private space at forinvestormalaga.com right now and guarantee your spot in front of the screen. Get your place secured, pre order your food and drinks, and just focus on the game. Now that’s how you do the World Cup properly.
Let’s be honest. Showing up five minutes before an England knockout game and expecting a front row seat is a level of optimism that frankly, we admire, but it’s pure fantasy. Leaving your World Cup viewing plans to chance is a rookie mistake of epic proportions.
The biggest games will be absolutely rammed, and the best tables are going to be snapped up weeks in advance. Don’t be that person staring through the window from the street.
This is your simple, no nonsense game plan for locking down your spot at Belushi’s. Consider this your final warning, because procrastination is the real opposition here.
Booking is dead simple and it’s your only guarantee against being left out in the cold. Just head to forinvestormalaga.com, pick your city and venue, and then select the match you want to see. You can reserve a table for your whole crew and even pre order drink and food packages so they’re waiting for you on arrival. No faffing at the bar during a penalty shootout.
Thinking of going bigger? If you want to throw a proper World Cup party for your mates, you can even explore our private hire spaces.
Do not be the person who messages the group chat an hour before kick off with “any ideas where to watch the game?”. Be the legend who gets it sorted. You’ll be thanked later.
This is the final whistle for getting organised. Book now. Get your mates on board. And get ready for kick off.
Got a question? We’ve got you covered. Here’s the essential info you need to get your World Cup 2026 plans sorted, without any of the usual fluff.
Brace yourself for some late nights. With the tournament being held across North America, the UK kick off times for the 2026 World Cup group stage are set for 4pm, 7pm, 10pm, and a lively 1am BST. Once we hit the knockout rounds, the Round of 32 and Round of 16 matches will mainly be at 7pm and 10pm. The Final on July 19th is slated for a 10pm UK kick off.
Right here at Belushi’s. We are your home for every unmissable World Cup 2026 match. We’ll be showing the action live on massive HD screens across all 11 of our venues in 9 European cities. From London and Edinburgh to Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, Vienna, and Barcelona, we’re kitted out with stadium quality sound to create the best atmosphere in town, even for those glorious late night kick offs.
It’s simple. Head over to forinvestormalaga.com to book your table. Pick your city and Belushi’s bar, find the date and the match you can’t miss, and reserve your spot. For the really big games, you’ll want to book well in advance. Trust us, it guarantees you and your mates get a prime spot right in the heart of the action.
Yes. In a tradition that’s been going strong for decades, all 104 matches of the 2026 tournament will be broadcast live across the BBC and ITV networks. This partnership started with the legendary 1966 tournament. You can read more about the history of this joint World Cup broadcast coverage if you fancy a bit of trivia.
For the best seats in the house, an epic atmosphere, and burgers that are practically engineered for football, book your table at Belushi’s for the World Cup. Visit https://worldcup.belushis.com to lock in your spot.
