FIFA World Cup 2026 fever is set to reach its climax as Spain and Argentina face off in the final in the early hours of Monday morning.
With kick-off scheduled for 3am Malaysian time, venues across the Klang Valley are preparing to welcome thousands of football fans eager to watch the sport’s biggest match.
Among them is Souled Out, a restobar chain with six outlets in Malaysia.
Its operations manager Yuzairy Yatin, also known as Zack, said the chain had been hosting World Cup viewing parties for more than two decades, creating a communal experience for football supporters throughout the tournament.
“Our patrons will receive a contest card, which they can fill in and submit for a chance to win cash vouchers worth a total of RM50,000,” he said during the semi-final screening of England vs Argentina at Souled Out Kuala Lumpur in Sri Hartamas.
Yuzairy expects around 2,500 fans to gather at the Sri Hartamas outlet for the final.
The match will also be shown at their Bangsar South, Bukit Jalil and Ampang outlets in the Klang Valley, as well as Souled Out in Genting Highlands, Pahang, and Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.
“Despite many matches kicking off in the early hours of the morning, the response has been encouraging, with fans continuing to flock to our outlets,” he said.
For those seeking alternative venues, a range of public and commercial locations across the Klang Valley will also be screening the final.
Kuala Lumpur
- Sorak Piala Dunia @ KL Festival Park is expected to host one of the city’s largest public viewing events, featuring a giant LED screen, pre-match activities and both seated and standing areas.
The venue is located along Jalan Hang Tuah, opposite LaLaport Bukit Bintang City Centre (BBCC).
- LaLaport BBCC will also broadcast the match at its semi-outdoor Ground Plaza on giant screens, with free admission for the public.
- At Pavilion Bukit Jalil, football fans can catch the action on a giant LED truck screen at the Main Entrance Plaza, also with free entry.
Petaling Jaya
- The Paddock at X-Park Sunway Serene will screen the match on large projector screens in an open-air setting, with visitors welcome to attend without any obligation to purchase food or drinks.
- Rock Cafe in Bandar Sunway will host a free public screening at its open-air hawker centre.
No table reservations or minimum spending requirements apply.
- Ikea Damansara, Mutiara Damansara.
Other venues screening the final include NZ Curry House in Kuala Lumpur, Syed Bistro Kelana Jaya in Petaling Jaya, Healy Mac’s Irish Bar & Restaurant in Kuala Lumpur, Hallaway in Petaling Jaya and Kuala Lumpur, alongside numerous cafes, mamak eateries and community spaces.
Many venues are expected to remain open throughout the night to accommodate supporters for the 3am kick-off, as football fans prepare for the showdown between two of the world’s biggest footballing nations.
