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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Where to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 in London
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FIFA World Cup 2026 in London
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1Big Penny Social Electric craft brewery
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2The George Live in the pub
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3Toca Social Immerse yourself in the footie
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4Flat Iron Square Food court goes full food pitch
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5The Exhibit Beers, burgers, and football in Balham
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6The London Fields Trendy Hackney venue
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7The Volley An inclusive place to watch the World Cup
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8Boxpark Family-friendly football fan zones
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9Bat & Ball Top-notch audio quality
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10Gravity Max Urban theme parks
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11Between the Bridges Riverside pitch
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12Signature Brew Fresh pints off the bench
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13Pizza Pilgrims Pizza + football
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FIFA World Cup 2026 in London
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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55 Great Portland St, Fitzrovia
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The George Fitzrovia
020-394 637 40 - Read more on Thatsup
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.
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45 Southwark St, Southwark
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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.
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12 Balham Station Rd
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The Exhibit Balham
020-877 265 56 - Read more on Thatsup
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.
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137 Mare Street, Hackney/Dalston
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The London Fields
020-388 961 73 - Read more on Thatsup
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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The Warehouse, 211 Old St
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The Volley
075-883 098 35 - Read more on Thatsup
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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192-198 Camden High St, Camden Town 99 George St, Croydon Olympic Way, Wembley/Brent 2-10 Bethnal Green Rd, ShoreditchBoxpark Camden
192-198 Camden High St, Camden TownBoxpark Croydon
99 George St, CroydonBoxpark Wembley
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boxpark.co.uk/boxpark-camdenBoxpark Croydon
boxpark.co.uk/croydonBoxpark Wembley
boxpark.co.uk/wembleyBoxpark Shoreditch
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020-718 688 00Boxpark Croydon
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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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50 Earlham St, Covent Garden 2 Montfichet Road, NewhamBat & Ball Covent Garden
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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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Westfield Stratford City, Montfichet Road, Newham Wandsworth High Street, WandsworthGravity Max Westfield Stratford
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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.
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The Queen's Walk, South Bank/Lambeth/Southwark
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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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340 Acton Mews, Shoreditch/Dalston
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Signature Brew Haggerston
020-792 394 17 - Read more on Thatsup
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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12 Hertsmere Rd, Canary Wharf/Tower Hamlets 40-42 Parkway, Camden Town 136 Shoreditch High St, Shoreditch 219 King's Rd, Chelsea 38 QueenswayPizza Pilgrims Canary Wharf
12 Hertsmere Rd, Canary Wharf/Tower HamletsPizza Pilgrims Camden
40-42 Parkway, Camden TownPizza Pilgrims Shoreditch
136 Shoreditch High St, ShoreditchPizza Pilgrims Chelsea
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pizzapilgrims.co.uk/pizzerias/canary-wharfPizza Pilgrims Camden
pizzapilgrims.co.uk/pizzerias/camdenPizza Pilgrims Shoreditch
pizzapilgrims.co.uk/pizzerias/shoreditchPizza Pilgrims Chelsea
pizzapilgrims.co.uk/pizzerias/chelseaPizza Pilgrims Hyde Park
pizzapilgrims.co.uk/pizzerias/hyde-parkPizza Pilgrims Canary Wharf
020-301 980 20Pizza Pilgrims Camden
020-816 783 66Pizza Pilgrims Shoreditch
020-301 976 20Pizza Pilgrims Chelsea
020-739 905 01Pizza Pilgrims Hyde Park
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