Haiti vs. Scotland: Where to watch World Cup 2026 game in Edinburgh – pubs and screenings

Scotland will play their first World Cup game since 1998 in the early hours of Sunday morning, with the nation set to take on Haiti at Boston Stadium in the United States of America.

Travel to the US has been far from straightforward due to problematic visa regulations, as well as extortionate costs.

As a result, many supporters have been priced out of watching their team over the Atlantic, forcing them to stay up to catch the Tartan Army in action.

Fear not and read on as Football Ground Guide provides you with some of the best places to watch the action unfold in Edinburgh, Scotland's capital city.

Where to watch the 2026 World Cup in Edinburgh

The best location to watch Scotland on Tuesday will no doubt be up to every individual in Edinburgh, but pubs have been a staple of World Cup gatherings for decades.

Special licences have been given to pubs across the country, meaning they have leave to remain open until the full-time whistle.

With that in mind, what are the best pub options for fans?

The Polwarth Tavern

The Polwarth Tavern – located at 35 Polwarth Cres, Edinburgh EH11 1HR – is expecting one of its busiest nights ever, and the owners have encouraged those wishing to attend to arrive early to guarantee a spot.

Thankfully for fans, the pub is a recognised sports bar, so staff should have no problem accommodating the needs of supporters.

There is a variety of alcoholic beverages on offer, and attendees have a number of food options to choose from, including burgers and sandwiches, with poultry and beef dishes available.

Prices are reported to be consumer-friendly, and coupled with the great atmosphere, The Polwarth Tavern could be the destination of choice.

The Pear Tree

For those wanting more space and open air, the perfect venue could be The Pear Tree, located at 38 W Nicolson St, Edinburgh EH8 9DD.

The Pear Tree is one of the city's biggest beer gardens, and the allure of a large outdoor screen may make the pub too good to turn down.

Prices are reported to be affordable, and the appetite of visiting fans are sure to be satiated thanks to the availability of chargrilled bacon, fish and chips and more.

Customers should be warned that it is a popular destination, and that can lead to queues running out onto the street.

Footlights

Located at 7 Spittal St, Edinburgh EH3 9DY, there may not be many better spots than Footlights in Edinburgh.

The pub features more than a dozen screens, meaning Scotland's clash with Haiti will be practically impossible to miss.

Steaks, meat pies and salmon are served here, and if you have room, sticky toffee pudding could be the best sweet treat to celebrate a Scottish victory.

Reasonable prices, as well as the steady supply of whisky and ale, should make Footlights a strong contender for those wanting to experience the World Cup in a pub atmosphere.

Stramash

Typically a live music venue and night club, supporters will be able to watch Scotland at Stramash on Sunday, located at 207 Cowgate, Edinburgh EH1 1JQ.

Those that prefer a cocktail on a night out will find their feet at the old church, which is found in the heart of Edinburgh.

For those that get peckish, the menu features fish and chips, lamb shank, burgers, nachos and even haggis neeps and tatties.

There is an entry fee of £10, so while the venue itself is exceptional, it may be a price that some are unwilling to pay.

Seamus’s

A relatively new Irish pub, Seamus's replaced the International Bar last year, but it has already established itself as a lively and friendly environement.

It can be found at 15 Brougham Pl, Edinburgh EH3 9JX, and for those wanting to watch Scotland, the owners have said that they will show every game of The Tartan Army during the World Cup.

Staff are reported to be friendly, but though all drinking habits are catered to, there is not as strong a variety of food on offer.

Still, with football the main focus of the night, a visit to Seamus's could be a fantastic way to spend the early hours of Sunday.