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Scotland are back on the global stage for the first time since 1998, and fans across Glasgow are gearing up for a month-long celebration of football.
With visa issues and high travel costs making the trip to North America difficult, many supporters will be cheering on the Tartan Army from home.
Fortunately, Glasgow is packed with brilliant venues ready to show every game, from city centre sports bars to Southside beer gardens.
Whether you want the full fan zone experience or a quieter spot to hide behind a chair, the city has something for every kind of supporter.
Felsons, located in the city centre near the popular Walkabout bar, offers one of the most complete sports bar experiences in Glasgow.
The venue features countless TVs alongside a generous number of pool tables, making it ideal for catching the action while squeezing in a few frames with friends.
Over on the Southside, the Granary on Kilmarnock Road in Shawlands is one of the most spacious yet cozy pubs the area has to offer.
Historically connected to Glasgow’s old tram system until 1962, it sits right next to Queen’s Park and welcomes dogs, making it perfect for a relaxed evening pint.
Cooper’s Bar in the West End boasts two floors, high ceilings, and 14 4K HD televisions, ensuring every seat has a clear view of the action.
As a Belhaven Pub, it is football-friendly by nature, though a £5 deposit is required when booking on days Scotland are playing.
The Merchant Square fan zone in the Merchant City offers a free, 300-capacity courtyard surrounded by pubs and restaurants including O’Neill’s, Metropolitan, and the Tap Yard.
No booking is required for the central courtyard, meaning the only guaranteed way to secure a spot is to arrive early before fellow fans fill the space.
Clockwork in Mount Florida sits so close to Hampden that, as the article notes, Kenny McLean could dink the ball into the beer garden from the halfway line.
An adopted Tartan Army stronghold, Clockwork offers both indoor seating and outdoor beer garden viewing, with food served until 8pm on matchdays.
Drygate Brewery in the East End is offering football fans a traditional matchday experience complete with a pie and a pint, while also taking dedicated World Cup bookings.
Games will be screened both indoors and on the upstairs terrace, with taster paddles available for those keen to sample the brewery’s range of beers.
Rounding out the list, The Old Schoolhouse in the West End is expected to be packed throughout the tournament, with plenty of screens on offer across the venue.
Despite being the official fan hub for the Glasgow Warriors, rugby will take a back seat as supporters focus entirely on Steve Clarke’s side making history in North America.
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