I hope everyone’s ready for countless renditions of the Three Lions, which William Hill has priced at 5-1 to be Christmas Number One, daily sweepstake-induced anxiety, and much too much beer on school nights, because it’s all certainly on the horizon with the heavily anticipated World Cup 2022 starting this week.
To celebrate, various brands, from drinks, to fashion, to sweet snacks have created themed merchandise that will be on the wishlist of sports enthusiasts everywhere. And it couldn’t have come at a better time. With the final happening just seven days before Christmas, anything in this edit is sure to guarantee smiles for football fans when they unwrap their presents under the tree - whatever the final result.
If you’re a fan yourself, why not treat yourself to a keepsafe souvenir to remember the tournament for years to come? From a football jersey inspired by the competition to signed memorabilia from the likes of Peter Crouch and Mason Mount, the options are endless. As it’s an event that only comes around once every four years, you’ll have a while to wait before you’ll have such an opportunity again.
So, keep scrolling to find the best merch that will really make you think the good timesnever seemed so good.
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Jameson Irish Whiskey limited edition bottles and Lover’s F.C. Football Shirts
Not only has Jameson created a range of five limited edition bottles (£22.95) for the event, but the Irish whiskey distiller has also collaborated with renowned football shirt designers Lovers F.C. on a collection of retro inspired shirts (£40) that pack a stylish football punch.
Buy now £22.95, Amazon
Marks & Spencer Men's Pure Cotton England Crest Hoodie
If you want to support the boys for less, then Marks & Spencer’s affordable fan zone collection has you covered. With a range of T-shirts, sweatshirts, and accessories available for men, women and kids, the whole family can be decked out from head to toe.
Buy now £38.00, Marks & Spencer
adidas Originals Gazelle ‘World Cup Moments’ - size? exclusive
Paying homage to three memorable red card moments in world cup history, Adidas has created a three piece capsule for size? that’s inspired by three iconic games in the tournament’s history.
Comprising of gazelles, AS 250s, and the Marathon TR, it’s a collection of the brand’s classics in fresh colourways that football fans won’t want to miss out on.
Buy now £90.00, size?
eBay x Mason Mount x Peter Crouch Football Memorabilia Raffle
Until December 5, fans can enter eBay’s exclusive charity raffle with Mason Mount and Peter Crouch where they can be in with a chance of winning iconic memorabilia that’s a part of football history, including the players’ respective England shirts, Peter Crouch’s England 2008/09 shirt signed by David Beckham, Ashley Cole, Rio Ferdinand, Wayne Rooney and Steven Gerrard, the boots that Mason Mount wore throughout last season including in two cup finals, and Crouch’s Man of the Match champagne from when he scored his perfect hat-trick.
With the £1 entry going towards Together for Short Lives and Rays of Sunshine, a charity supporting seriously ill children across the UK, getting yourself a raffle ticket is a no brainer.
Buy now £1.00, eBay
Percival x Throwing Fits Deco Diamond Football Shirt
London based menswear label Percival have collaborated with Lawrence Schlossman and James Harri - the hosts of Throwing Fits, a podcast based on the male zeitgeist of today - on two football shirt designs that will see you through the competition in style.
Buy now £89.00, Percival
London Sock Company x The FA Limited Edition Three Lions Collection 6-Pair Box
As the official licensed sock partner of the FA, the London Sock Company have launched the Three Lions Collection, a limited edition gift pack of the iconic Scottish Lisle ribbed sock which has been given a World Cup makeover with the England crest. Available separately or in packs of three or six, it’s the ideal gift for any diehard fan.
With every pair sold, a pair will be donated to Suited & Booted, a London based charity that helps style and support unemployed, vulnerable men to feel confident and prepared for job interviews.
Buy now £88.00, London Sock Company
Unknown London X Heaven Can Wait Home Shirt
London based streetwear brand Unknown London has collaborated with fellow cult label Heaven Can Wait on a football inspired collection, with the star item being the ‘Home Jersey’, a England-inspired shirt with a customised crest and ‘It’s Coming Home’ embroidered beneath the collar. Other key pieces include the purple and black Away Jersey (£90) and slouchy zip-up tracksuit, as well as a host of tongue-in-cheek accessories - look out for the branded pint glass (£10), kit bags (£80) and red & yellow cards (£15).
Everything will be available from a pop-up in Shoreditch Highstreet Euro Car Park on Saturday November 19, or from the brand’s website from the following day.
Buy now £80.00, Unknown London
Crosstown World Cup Sweepstake Kits
If you’re yet to put together your sweepstake, Crosstown’s got you covered with ready made kits complete with winners’ prizes. Including a wall chart, a team selection sheet, coupons for the winners that vary depending on price, and free coffee vouchers.
Better yet, the lucky victor can use their winnings to treat themselves to the bakery’s World Cup themed Dough Bites that come complete with edible England flag toppers.
Buy now £44.95, Crosstown
