World Cup 2026 has begun, with an estimated 1.4 million visitors expected to visit Mexico, Canada, and the US for the tournament. A record 48 countries will be participating across 104 matches this summer. But the majority of football fans won’t make it stateside.
Luckily, there’s nowhere better than London to soak in the atmosphere, stay up for late-night games, and support your country.
For mass singalongs of Three Lions and Vindaloo, look no further than The Standard’s guide to the busiest pubs and best fan zones to watch the World Cup.
Best fanzones and busy pubs to watch…
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