Where Tashkent Watches the FIFA World Cup 2026

Khan Chapan screens live coverage of football’s biggest fixtures across large-format displays. A dedicated indoor hall with a projector and a spacious summer terrace lined with multiple screens ensure there’s ample room for supporters. The menu is made for sharing. Meat, cheese and marinated appetiser platters sit alongside a broad selection of kebabs and the restaurant’s signature Khan-style beshbarmak, all served in generously sized portions. Draught beer, cocktails and shisha complete the offering.

Opposite North Railway Station, Myata Lounge Amir Temur screens the biggest football fixtures live, with plasma displays positioned so that every seat has a clear view. Crisp visuals and powerful sound ensure nothing escapes your attention. The food is every bit as considered. A substantial menu ranges from grilled sausage platters and asado to steak assortments, with generous sharing dishes that easily satisfy a table of supporters. Behind the bar, the selection is equally extensive, spanning homemade lemonades, tea, infused spirits, several draught beers and the familiar bottled classics. When the tension needs easing — at half-time or after the final whistle — signature shisha and an entire cabinet devoted to board games offer every excuse to stay a little longer.

At Plov Lounge, every table comes with a clear view of the match, thanks to large plasma screens visible throughout the restaurant. The menu is divided between Eastern and Western cuisine, though the national dishes are where it becomes most compelling. Sharing platters of traditional appetisers, dumgaza, buglama with shurpa, young lamb, jiz assortments and, naturally, plov make for a generous feast that comfortably feeds a crowd. The beer list leans towards Europe, with Danish and Czech beers on draught, German labels by the bottle and selections from a local brewery brewing to traditional German recipes.

For major football fixtures, Shishka usually opens a dedicated screening room with a projector, a large screen and its own bar, leaving nothing to distract from the game. The drinks list is led by an impressive range of beers, from light and dark styles to fruit beers, lagers, alcohol-free options and draught pours. An entire section of the menu is devoted to beer-friendly snacks, with sharing platters, kebabs and grilled dishes rounding things out. Away from football, the venue regularly hosts live music and DJ nights. There’s even a table football game for anyone eager to demonstrate how the game should really be played.

Spread across two floors, Bavaria Plaza takes football screenings seriously. Plasma screens are positioned throughout the restaurant, giving almost every table its own view of the match, while the central sound system carries the commentary clearly across the entire space. The beer selection is equally substantial, with more than ten draught beers complemented by an extensive bottled list. To accompany them, the menu offers an impressive range of beer snacks, while the roast lamb shoulder, the house-made sausage platter and the mixed grill are generous sharing dishes that comfortably satisfy a crowd. On weekends, when football gives way to other plans, the restaurant swaps live broadcasts for live music and regular entertainment.

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At John Dillinger, football takes over the terrace. Matches are screened on a single large display, and cheering is not only expected but enthusiastically encouraged. The menu is equally well suited to a crowd, with lamb shoulder, pizza, khachapuri, a steak-centred meat platter, beer sets and an extensive selection of snacks made for sharing. The drinks list moves comfortably between signature and classic cocktails, draught beer and a concise selection of wines. Football may draw people in, but it is far from the only reason to stay. DJ sets, live music and regular parties keep the bar buzzing long after the final whistle.

Located on the ground floor of Tashkent City Mall, Mado screens major football fixtures across multiple plasma displays, with screens spread between the dining room and the terrace. While many come for the desserts, the savoury menu is just as substantial, featuring Turkish classics such as manty, kebabs, dürüms and köfte. Whether celebrating a win or softening the disappointment of defeat, the restaurant’s signature sweets provide a fitting finish, from crisp künefe and baklava to delicate sarma, all prepared according to traditional recipes.