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Where to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 in London

Daniel Sheppard, Content Writer UK, Thatsup Daniel Sheppard, Content Writer UK, Thatsup
Daniel Sheppard

North America is the obvious answer, but barring a trip overseas, you'll have to do with the impeccable atmosphere of a fan zone or a pub in peak footie season. Walk into any London establishment between 11 June and 19 July and you're almost guaranteed to see the Three Lions and other national squads throwing it down on the big screen at one of the biggest sports events of the year. Our guide to where to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup in London highlights the best places to catch your team's matches, so read on! Note that the list doesn't include any dedicated sports bars or pubs, as those are covered in our round-up of  the best sports bars in London. All of them are sure to be showing the FIFA tournament, so it's worth taking a look at that guide as well.

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      Big Penny Social Electric craft brewery
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      The George Live in the pub
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      Toca Social Immerse yourself in the footie
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      Flat Iron Square Food court goes full food pitch
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      The Exhibit Beers, burgers, and football in Balham
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      The London Fields Trendy Hackney venue
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      The Volley An inclusive place to watch the World Cup
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      Boxpark Family-friendly football fan zones
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      Bat & Ball Top-notch audio quality
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      Gravity Max Urban theme parks
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      Between the Bridges Riverside pitch
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      Signature Brew Fresh pints off the bench
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      Pizza Pilgrims Pizza + football

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Big Penny Social

Electric craft brewery

As the unofficial E17 social hub, Big Penny Social on the Blackhorse Beer Mile shows different sporting events throughout the year. The vast warehouse space with 20 draft beers on keg and cask is a prime spot for watching matches in a relaxed, vibrant atmosphere, cheering for your favourite team while enjoying the craft brews and electric matchday energy. They'll be showing all of the Three Lions' matches during the 2026 World Cup, and booking a ticket for England's group stage gets you priority access for the later stages.

The George

Live in the pub

Grade II-listed Fitzrovia pub The George is bringing all the World Cup action to all its spaces live, including areas available for private and semi-private viewings. You can watch the games accompanied by classic pub grub, refreshing beers on tap, and some of the best pints of Guinness you'll find in London.

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Immerse yourself in the footie

It's all about the beautiful game at Toca Social, an immersive football, drinking, and dining experience where you can play football-based games in a private box. As they'll be screening all televised FIFA World Cup 2026 matches, it's the perfect place for proving how you wouldn't have missed that shot if you were on the pitch. The challenges popping up on the screen can even be tailored to different skill levels, so it absolutely doesn't matter whether you know how many buckets an offside is worth.

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Flat Iron Square

Food court goes full food pitch

The Flat Iron Square food court in London Bridge will be showing World Cup matches both in its indoor arches and the outside area, with more than 50 screens in total ensuring you don't miss any of the action. You can enjoy the game while nibbling on street food from the different on-site vendors and downing pints from the house brewery.

The Exhibit

Beers, burgers, and football in Balham

Balham's party destination, The Exhibit, is screening all the action throughout the FIFA World Cup tournament. You can book a free ticket to secure your table for all matches, including for the final. Always a lively spot, the venue is sure to have a great matchday atmosphere, and there's an excellent garden area here too.

The London Fields

Trendy Hackney venue

Trendy and multi-faceted East End pub The London Fields will be screening every match of the tournament, with the sound on full for England matches so you'll feel right in the heart of the action. You're welcome to book a table in advance for most matches, but walk-in space is also available at the bar. A variety of food and drinks are on offer too.

The Volley

An inclusive place to watch the World Cup

The Volley is a craft beer pub and sports bar in Old Street that's redefining the football-watching experience. They screen all televised matches on TNT, Sky, Amazon, and terrestrial channels, including the 2026 World Cup matches. They're primarily walk-in, so just head over there, find a spot, grab a pint, and enjoy.

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Family-friendly football fan zones

This summer, Boxpark is bringing back its iconic live screenings for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, transforming all its venues into buzzing, family-friendly football fan zones. Fans can watch the biggest matches across all their sites in a vibrant atmosphere with street food, live DJs, giant screens, and ice-cold drinks courtesy, making Boxpark a go-to destination to support the Three Lions in style.

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Top-notch audio quality

The Bat & Ball sports bars in Covent Garden and Stratford are joining in on the fun for this summer's World Cup. They'll be showing the matches on multiple state-of the-art HD screens paired with stadium-like sound quality for an unparalleled viewing experience that captures every moment.

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    2 Montfichet Road, Newham
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Urban theme parks

With the summer of sports in full swing, Gravity MAX is bringing a packed programme of immersive events and entertainment throughout June and July across its Wandsworth and Westfield Stratford venues. All matches of the 2026 World Cup will be shown live on big screens at both sites, complete with great food, drinks, and vibrant viewing atmospheres.

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Between the Bridges

Riverside pitch

Despite rumours to the contrary, seasonal South Bank venue Between the Bridges is returning this year and making full use of the sports event of the summer. Encompassing three heated and covered spaces, seven screens (including three giant video walls), and multiple bars and street-food traders, not to mention a peachy riverside location, it has everything you need to make every match an occasion.

Signature Brew

Fresh pints off the bench

The Haggerston home of the Signature Brew brewery will be hosting live screenings of the FIFA 2026 World Cup, featuring all England group matches and a selection of other tournament games on a large screen. Attendees can enjoy fresh pints served directly from the brewery while watching the action.

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Pizza + football

This summer, select Pizza Pilgrims locations will host ticketed World Cup viewing parties, combining a high-energy matchday atmosphere with communal seating and authentic pizza. In partnership with Beavertown Brewery, every attendee receives a guaranteed seat, a welcome beer such as Neck Oil IPA, and opportunities to participate in games and win prizes. These events are designed to offer the excitement of a live stadium experience without the typical crowded chaos of a traditional sports bar.

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