The males’s nationwide staff may have their first fixture towards Haiti on June 14, with kick-off at 2am UK time.
There will likely be late-night finishes for Scotland’s different group-stage matches, which each start at 11pm.
It signifies that Scotland followers at present face the prospect of pubs closing earlier than the ultimate whistle blows.
Health Secretary Neil Gray was requested if pub licences could be prolonged for the matches as he appeared on BBC Scotland’s Sunday Show.
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He stated: “We wish to ensure we’re giving everyone the chance so as to have the ability to take pleasure in and rejoice that.
“I need to have the ability to try this with my children.
“In Scotland, clearly, the licensing selections are made by native authorities.
“But, in fact, we’re going to be working with them to attempt to make it possible for persons are capable of benefit from the celebration as Scotland get out of the group of loss of life with Brazil, Morocco and Haiti.”
Mr Gray, a soccer fan, stated he was “ever hopeful” that Scotland would clear the group stage for the primary time.
Earlier, the Scottish Beer and Pub Association known as for opening hours to be prolonged for the video games.
Senior coverage supervisor Paul Togneri stated: “This is a once-in-a-generation second for Scotland followers and needs to be a serious increase for Scotland’s pubs, however with kick-offs at 11pm and 2am that chance is in danger.
“Each match ought to give an estimated £3 million increase to Scotland’s pubs however we’d like licensing boards to point out flexibility and permit pubs to open their doorways, that’s why we’re calling for momentary licensing statements for the entire of the event.
“People will rightly wish to come collectively and rejoice, like they did just a few weeks in the past after we certified. Let’s ensure they’ll try this in a secure, regulated atmosphere, and provides our pubs an opportunity to learn from this unimaginable event.
“No pubs, no social gathering.”
