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Football season always brings a different kind of energy to KL and JB, especially during the World Cup season in 2026. Suddenly, mamak restaurants stay packed till sunrise, pubs fill up before kick-off, and even casual diners end up reacting to every near miss like lifelong fans.
Here are 10 places around KL and JB to catch the World Cup 2026 live with friends, food, and a lively atmosphere.
If you’re crossing the border, here’s where you can watch the matches in Singapore.
| Name | Best for | Area | Key highlight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Cafe | Late-night group screenings | Bandar Sunway, Petaling Jaya | 24-hour open-air setup with huge projector screens |
| NZ Curry House | Casual mamak football nights | Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur | Petronas Twin Towers view and 24-hour operation |
| Healy Mac’s Irish Bar & Restaurant | Watch parties with friends | KL & Selangor | Multiple outlets screening early morning and late-night matches |
| Bar Roca | Smaller crowds and major fixtures | Medan Damansara, Kuala Lumpur | Special openings for early morning World Cup games |
| The Paddock | Large group gatherings | Sunway Serene, Petaling Jaya | Multiple projector screens and wide food selection |
| EduCity Sports Complex | Full tournament coverage | Iskandar Puteri, Johor | Plans to screen all 104 World Cup matches live |
| The Bierhaus | Pub-style football atmosphere | Johor Bahru | German-style pub with beer garden seating |
| Toca Souza | Relaxed match viewing | Mount Austin, Johor Bahru | Brazilian-inspired setting with a quieter atmosphere |
| Rock Bottom | Full game-night dining | Puteri Harbour, Iskandar Puteri | Extensive food menu alongside live screenings |
| Restoran Al-Safa | Traditional mamak watch parties | KL & JB | 24-hour mamak setting with regular football screenings |
Where to watch in KL & Selangor
1. Rock Cafe
Right next to Sunway University, Rock Cafe is a popular lepak spot among students and nearby residents, especially during football season. The massive open-air setup, huge projector screens, and energetic crowd make it one of the more happening places to catch a World Cup match in KL and Selangor.
Since it runs 24 hours, there’s no panic about late kick-offs or extra time dragging into the night. Add in the wide variety of food stalls, and it’s easy to stay parked there for the whole match.
Jalan PJS 11/20, Bandar Sunway, 47500 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
+603 5612 1333
Daily: 24 hours
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2. NZ Curry House
If there’s one thing Malaysians can agree on, it’s that mamaks are undefeated when it comes to watching football with a crowd. NZ Curry House is easily one of the more iconic picks, especially the Jalan Ampang outlet where you get a clear view of the Petronas Twin Towers while catching the match. Open 24 hours, it’s perfect for everything from midnight kick-offs to painfully early morning fixtures during the World Cup.
Lot 42, Jln Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
+6012 350 6857
Daily: 24 hours
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3. Healy Mac’s Irish Bar & Restaurant
For many football fans in KL, Healy Mac’s Irish Bar & Restaurant has long been one of the go-to spots for catching big international tournaments. With several outlets across KL and Selangor, it’s also one of the easier places to plan a watch party with friends. The Changkat Bukit Bintang and Jalan P. Ramlee branches screen even the early morning games from 9am onwards, while outlets in Bangsar, Publika, Pavilion Bukit Jalil, Ipoh, and Penang stay locked in for late-night fixtures before 3am.
Click here for Healy Mac’s Irish Bar’s locations, contact information, and opening hours.
4. Bar Roca
Bar Roca KL is a Latin American-inspired neighbourhood bar in Medan Damansara that has hosted plenty of football screenings before, including past World Cup matches, so they already know how to get the atmosphere going.
For this tournament, the team plans to open specially for major fixtures, including the brutal early morning kick-offs that somehow turn into sunrise breakfast sessions. They’re even working on a breakfast menu because some matches can stretch from 3am all the way till morning.
1, Jalan Setiapuspa, Medan Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
+6019 524 2011
Daily: 10am – 12am
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5. The Paddock
The Paddock at X Park Sunway Serene PJ is more than a regular food court, almost doubling as a full-on sports hangout spot. The place is already popular for live football and MotoGP screenings, so World Cup season usually brings an even bigger crowd.
With multiple projector screens and multiple TVs spread around the venue, you won’t need to fight for the “good seat” just to keep up with the match. The massive open space also makes it great for group watch sessions, especially if everyone wants different food since there are dozens of stalls to choose from.
It normally runs from 12pm to 2am, with extended hours during major World Cup fixtures — so yes, late-night extra time sessions are very much covered.
X-Park Sunway Serene, Jln SS 8/6, Sungai Way Free Trade Industrial Zone, 47300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
+6012 209 7073
Daily: 12pm – 2am
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Where to watch in JB
6. EduCity Sports Complex
EduCity Sports Complex JB is going all out for the World Cup season, becoming one of Johor’s biggest live screening venues for the tournament. In collaboration with unifi business, the venue plans to show all 104 matches live.
Since many matches kick off around 7am Malaysian time, ESC is also introducing “ESC BolaPagi” — basically a mix of live viewing party and breakfast carnival rolled into one. Expect giant screens, early morning football crowds, and plenty of breakfast food while the matches play.
Persiaran Kampus, Educity, 81550 Iskandar Puteri, Johor Darul Ta’zim
+6010 370 0365
Daily: 7am – 12am
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7. The Bierhaus
The Bierhaus JB is one of those places that already feels made for football nights. Known for regularly screening live matches, the German-style pub is expected to become a popular World Cup watch spot across its multiple JB outlets. The atmosphere leans more cosy and energetic rather than overly rowdy, with dark wooden interiors, long tables, and a beer garden setup.
Food-wise, it’s more than just typical bar snacks too — expect hearty German dishes, pork specialties, and a huge selection of imported beers if you’re planning to settle in for a few matches.
Click here for The Bierhaus’s locations, contact information, and opening hours.
8. Toca Souza
Recently-opened Toca Souza in Mount Austin JB is a nice option if you prefer a more relaxed place to catch the World Cup without the super loud sports bar atmosphere.
The restaurant will be showing live World Cup matches throughout the tournament, paired with its casual Brazilian-inspired setting, comfort food, and friendly service. Expect pizzas, pasta, drinks, and a good time.
Jalan Mutiara Emas 10/19, Taman Mount Austin, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta’zim
Daily: 11.30am – 12am
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9. Rock Bottom
Rock Bottom is another JB spot that football fans already know for its regular live match screenings, and it’s expected to be showing World Cup games throughout the tournament too.
The menu is also more extensive than your usual pub bites, with everything from burgers and pasta to steaks and seafood platters if you’re planning to stay for a full game night session. Overall, it’s a comfortable option for those who want football on the screens, decent food on the table, and a match-day atmosphere.
LG-13, Lower Ground Floor, Persiaran Puteri Selatan, Puteri Harbour, 79000 Iskandar Puteri, Johor Darul Ta’zim
+6014 623 1726
Daily: 12pm – 2am
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10. Restoran Al-Safa
Restoran Al-Safa is one of those classic JB mamak spots that works for almost any hour of the day, especially during football season. Open 24 hours with multiple outlets around KL and JB, the restaurant has hosted plenty of live football screenings before and is expected to show World Cup 2026 matches as well.
The atmosphere is exactly what you’d expect from a proper mamak watch party — casual, lively, and filled with people stretching one teh tarik across an entire match. It’s not fancy, but that’s honestly part of the appeal. Just good food, football on screen, and a comfortable place to lepak.
Click here for Restoran Al-Safa’s locations, contact information, and opening hours.
How to choose where to watch World Cup 2026 in KL and JB
Choose Rock Cafe, NZ Curry House or Restoran Al-Safa if late kick-offs, flexible hours and a casual mamak atmosphere matter more than formal seating. For bigger group sessions with multiple screens and broader food choices, The Paddock and EduCity Sports Complex make more sense, especially for viewers planning to stay through several matches. Healy Mac’s Irish Bar & Restaurant suits those who want a pub-style football crowd with multiple locations across KL, while Bar Roca works better for smaller gatherings and early morning fixtures with a quieter neighbourhood setting. In JB, Toca Souza fits more relaxed match nights, whereas The Bierhaus and Rock Bottom are better suited for longer game sessions with heavier food and drinks.
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