Observation is the same. “ It was so good “, reacts Shahin Haliti, one of the two responsible for dEd’s pub. In Gap, bar and restaurant teams broadcasting the World Cup welcome crowds on match days. Obviously also a little disappointed that the Blues’ adventure ended in the semi-finals on Tuesday 14th. July 2026.
“ This allows us to more than double our turnover. But the most important thing is a good atmosphere. It was a party. This is thanks to the restaurant opposite with a huge screen, explains Shahin Haliti, mentioning Sabotage. Everyone on site (Jean-Marcellin, editor’s note) worked. This is their merit. » Four establishments around the fountain were equipped with televisions. “ There were people there on match days “- testifies Serge Dmitry, manager Zen Eat. The terraces were crowded with people. “ On Tuesday (for the France-Spain semi-final at 21:00, editor’s note), the line was already standing at 17:00. “, confirms Gianluca Cicirelli, manager of the Italian restaurant. Business has adapted. He shortened the menu, canceled reservations and took three or four extra dishes. Summary of the evening ? 30 % more turnover compared to last year.
“ There was no more space, people were sitting on the ground. »
AND Sabotage decided to broadcast all matches, this does not apply to everyone. The Dua Café, purchased for the occasion, was there when France played and during several other matches. Same thing in Beausoleilthe only bar on Republic Square that broadcast the event on two private screens. “ At the last match there were no more seats, people were sitting on the ground. ,” Meryam Kerrim, a waitress, rewinds. There were between 350 and 400 people sitting on the terrace.
Parc de la Pepiniere, four television screens were purchased in Bar “Bulodrom” broadcast exclusively Blues matches. The exception was when the start of the match was delayed due to the time difference between North America and France. “ France – Iraq, it was at 23:00, a storm delay was announced, we did not broadcast it ”, illustrates Jean-Michel Gigantino, manager of an establishment that was required to close at 1 am. For the manager, this World Cup was “ success “
“ This can triple the evening’s turnover compared to a classic evening. »
B and BTokoro zone has extended opening hours beyond 9 p.m. several times. exceptional ” “ We are very pleased, it was very cool, we were always full or almost full “, confirms François Blanc, co-manager of the premises. During the last match played by France, the Gapençaise brand showed an increase of 40. % of turnover compared to 14 July 2025
“ These estimates remain monstrous, adds Flavien Gesson, presenter of the program My beer. This can triple the evening’s turnover compared to a traditional evening. » Evenings in front of the screens were shared between 300 and 700 clients. Five TVs and three giant screens, two of which are installed outside. The beer bar is used to broadcast the World Cup. It opened in 2018, the coronation year of the Blues. Next time Flavien Gesson would like to focus more on decoration. “ This year I wanted to cover the floor with artificial grass. Create a “football field” atmosphere. “The project did not see the light of day; the presenter was on vacation. The appointment will take place four years later, in 2030.