11/06/2026
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The wait is over! The World Cup kicks off tonight and Matthews Bar is ready to bring you every moment live on the big screens! π»π
π΄ ! π΄All 48 envelopes have now been sold β thank you to everyone who has taken part! π»
Now for the exciting part...
The envelopes will remain sealed until Quarter Final Night β Thursday 9th July 2026, when we'll gather in Matthews Bar for the big reveal!
By then, the tournament will be down to the final 8 teams, meaning everyone who opens an envelope will know they still have a chance of holding the eventual World Cup Champions. πβ½
But that's not all...
By Quarter Final Night, many of our novelty prizes will already have been decided, including:
π΄ First Red Cardβ½ First Own Goal
π± Bottom Team in the Group Stages
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Other special tournament moments
A separate draw on the night, featuring:
π· bottles of Wine andπ Additional Spot Prizes
The atmosphere is sure to be electric as we reveal the teams and hand out prizes while building excitement towards the World Cup Final on Sunday 19th July.
π Who will draw the World Cup Winners? π₯ Who will land the Runners-Up? πΎ Who will be celebrating all the way to the final whistle? β½ Which of the final 8 teams will be yours?
Join us on Thursday 9th July for a fantastic night of football, prizes, craic and suspense as the final stages of the World Cup unfold.
Good luck to everyone who entered β all roads now lead to the Final! πβ½
Join us for:πΊ Live coverage of every game