11 Jun - 19 Jul
World Cup Late Nights
Open late for the duration, with booking requests for every big match night.
World Cup 2026 in Gozo.
Open late from 11 June to 19 July for football, cocktails, inside tables, outside terrace bookings and terrace lounge nights in Xagħra.
01 Late-night football
Watch the World Cup
at The Local.
For World Cup 2026, The Local is the Gozo sports bar for late matches, knockout nights and the final. Book early for terrace lounge groups and big-screen seats.
Terrace lounge
Groups & Best Seats
Request inside tables, outside terrace views or the terrace lounge area for your group.
Finals
Knockout Nights
Round-of-16, quarter-final, semi-final and final nights are expected to be busiest.
World Cup bar in Gozo
If you're searching for where to watch the World Cup in Gozo, The Local in Xagħra, also searched as Xaghra, is set up for football nights: an 85-inch QLED main screen, screens throughout, cocktails, terrace views and late opening through the tournament.
Inside, outside terrace or lounge
Choose your preferred area when booking. Inside is best for the main bar atmosphere, the outside terrace is for sea and country views, and the terrace lounge area is ideal for groups who want a late-night World Cup base.
Book early for big matches
World Cup knockout nights and finals fill up fast. Use the booking form for a reference and send the WhatsApp backup if your table is urgent. The mailbox is being set up, so WhatsApp is the live confirmation route.
Official note
The Local is an independent bar showing football in Gozo and is not affiliated with FIFA or the FIFA World Cup. Match listings will be updated as screening details are confirmed.
World Cup bookings
Save your seat.
Inside, outside terrace and terrace lounge requests are open for World Cup late nights in Gozo.