The World Cup 2026 is almost here. Tens of thousands of Londoners will be flocking to pubs and bars across the capital to cheer on their nation.
Those who haven’t made it to the USA, Canada or Mexico will know there’s nowhere better than one of the capital’s pubs to soak in the World Cup fever.
In a city as diverse as London, it won’t just be England football supporters having all the fun. Football fans from 48 participating nations will be watching every moment of the beautiful game.
From fan zones, community-organised watch parties, and pub takeovers - there really is somewhere for everyone to cheer on their side.
These are some of the best pubs and bars to cheer on the different countries in the World Cup 2026.
Austria: Bermondsey Bierkeller
Bermondsey Bierkeller may be German, but the Bavarian beer hall and games venue is set to attract Austrian fans throughout the tournament period.
Watch every match across 18 large screens, washed down with ice-cold Austrian style pints and pork schnitzels.
It’s set to be one of the best venues for all World Cup games - not just for Austria’s games.
2, 4 Tooley St, London SE1 2SY, bermondseybierkeller.co.uk
Belgium: Fox on the Green
The Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce (BLCC) is primarily a business network for Belgian expats. But in preparation for the World Cup, the organisation has set up an event for Belgium’s opening match against Egypt.
Head to Basil’s Bar at the Fox on the Green to join the Belgian community as Rudi Garcia looks to get Belgium back on the rise. Expect football, camaraderie, and a touch of networking.
For the rest of the tournament, De Hems Dutch Cafe Bar, while obviously a magnet for Dutch fans, will host many Belgian supporters as it’s renowned for its extensive Belgian beer offerings.
Fox on the Green, 1 Islington Green, N1 2XH, Tickets available at blcc.co.uk
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Famous Three Kings
To celebrate Bosnia and Herzegovina, your best bet is keeping an eye on local Facebook pages.
But during the qualifiers, ambassadors and consulate members alongside London’s Bosnian community gathered at the Famous Three Kings in west Kensington.
171 North End Rd, W14 9NL, No tickets required, famousthreekings.co.uk/
Croatia: Bonego: Balkan Bar & Restaurant
Bonego Balkan Bar in west London has Macedonian roots, but will be showing all the Balkan games, plus the England matches, throughout the tournament.
Other top picks to cheer on the Croatian football team include the Goldwood and Beechwood bars in Bank and Shoreditch respectively. Both bars regularly attract supporters of Croatian league team Dinamo Zagreb.
170 Goldhawk Rd, W12 8HJ, Book at www.bonego.co.uk,
Czech Republic: Bohemia House
The Czechoslovak National House, known as Bohemia House, has been home to the Czech community since 1916.
Czech sporting events are regularly streamed here alongside helpings of Czech goulash and potato pancakes. It should come as no surprise then that the World Cup 2026 will also be shown here too.
74 West End Lane, West Hampstead, NW6 2LX, bohemiahouse.london
England
Take your pick. There’s no shortage of pubs, bars, and fanzones for English supporters.
France: The Garden Vauxhall
Sing La Marseillaise to your heart’s content at the French fanzone in the Garden Vauxhall, organised by Frogs in London - a local expat community.
They’re expecting as many as 1,500 fans and tickets are free. The fanzone is reserved for adults only, but a family fan zone could also be planned later in the tournament.
6A S Lambeth Pl, London SW8 1SP, frogsinlondon.com
Germany: German Kraft Brewery
German Kraft Brewery at the Mercato Metropolitano in Elephant & Castle is hosting an open-air fan zone for all World Cup games.
Think 1 litre steins of beer and during key fixtures, ten free pints will be given away for every Germany or England goal.
Munich Cricket Club is also showing all Germany and England games across three venues in Victoria, Tower Hill, and Canary Wharf.
42 Newington Causeway, London SE1 6DR, www.germankraft.com
Netherlands: De Hems Dutch Cafe
De Hems Dutch Cafe will be streaming the World Cup. But you’ll also be able to cheer the Dutch football team on at Market Halls and the Parcel Yard in Kings Cross.
11 Macclesfield St, London W1D 5BW, www.dehemspub.co.uk
Norway: Nordic Bar
London’s Nordic Bar is the spot to watch every Scandinavian team this summer. They’re offering tables for groups of all sizes for every tournament match.
25 Newman St, London, W1T 1PN, nordicbar.com
Portugal: Estrela Bar
Portuguese fans will be spoilt for choice, but the top pick is Estrela Bar, which has been family-owned for more than two decades.
The restaurant is still firming up its live sports schedule ahead of the tournament, but has historically served up seafood and Portuguese tapas alongside sports screenings.
Sporting Club London also promises plenty of screenings for Portuguese fans.
111-115 S Lambeth Rd, London SW8 1UZ, estrelabar.com
Scotland: Auld Hag at Club 360
Purportedly London’s only Scotland fan zone, the Auld Hag is hosting a World Cup watch party at Club 360 in Tottenham.
The Auld Hag has earned itself a reputation in Angel for some of the best Scottish morning rolls and pies, but will host a Scottish takeover of the Tottenham venue.
Expect Scottish scran, DJs, and even Irn Bru cocktails. Better still, the venue has a licence until 6am! Early bird tickets have already sold out.
Unit 10, High Cross Centre, Fountayne Road, N15 4QN, www.auldhag.co.uk
Spain: Camino
Keep your eyes peeled for announcements from Camino in Kings Cross, rumoured to be hosting a fiesta especially for the World Cup.
In the meantime, Spanish fans can book to watch the tournament from Brick Lane Tap Room at the Truman Brewery.
2 Curtain Rd, London EC2A 3BL, Book tickets here
Sweden: Nordic Bar
Nordic Bar might be the safest bet for Scandinavian fans. But the Flying Horse in the City and the Railway Tavern in Liverpool Street promise viewings of the Sweden games.
LondonSwedes, an online community, is also promising to release tickets for a watch party at the Three Lanterns in Leicester Square. Only 90 seated tickets are up for grabs.
25 Newman St, London W1T 1PN, nordicbar.com
Switzerland: The Volley
Watch the Swiss national team at a wide range of pubs, including the Volley in Old Street, and the Flying Horse in the City.
211 Old St, London EC1V 9NR, thevolleylondon.com
Turkey: Lokma Turkish Grill & Bar
Historically, Lokma restaurants across London have set up screens for big Turkey football games.
Until an official announcement, Green Lanes in North London is affectionately known as the Turkish Quarter for its widely celebrated Turkish fare and restaurants. Fans may club together at any one of the restaurants to watch the match.
Argentina: Moo Cantina
La Patagonia in Camden decorated its walls with Argentinian football merch in 2020, making it a great spot to soak up World Cup fever and try some great food.
As for watching the game, Moo Cantina in Brick Lane has a great beer garden where the biggest South American games are usually streamed.
43 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London, moocantina.co.uk
Brazil: Buteco do Duda Sports Bar and Sinsha
Buteco do Duda is a hidden gem in southwest London, offering live music, sports screenings, and Brazilian charm.
An official fan party is yet to launch, but it’s likely that the bar will be screening the games.
Watermill Way, London SW19 2RD, butecododuda.com
Colombia: Bola 8
Bola 8 is a Colombian sports bar known for offering more than just TV screenings at its Elephant & Castle lounge. Think reggaeton, salsa, and late night cocktails.
It’s long been a hit with the Colombian community and is open from early morning until dawn.
122 Elephant Rd, Elephant and Castle, London SE17 1LB, bola8.co.uk
Ecuador: Latino Life
This fanzone at The Garden in Vauxhall will be the flagship hub for all Latin-American sports screenings this World CUp.
The open-air beer garden with stream all matches with Latin street food and post-match DJ sets.
6A S Lambeth Pl, London SW8 1SP, www.thegardenvauxhall.co.uk
Paraguay: Latino Life
Head to the Latino Life fanzone to track every moment of Paraguay’s World Cup journey.
6A S Lambeth Pl, London SW8 1SP, www.thegardenvauxhall.co.uk
Uruguay: Latino Life
To keep up with Uruguay, head to Latino Life at The Garden Vauxhall.
6A S Lambeth Pl, London SW8 1SP, www.thegardenvauxhall.co.uk
Algeria: Shishawi
It might be an Egyptian joint in Marble Arch, but London’s Shishawi has attracted football fans from all across the Middle East.
The party never stops as Shishawi is open 24-hours.
51-53 Edgware Rd, Tyburnia, London W2 2HZ,
Cape Verde: Prince of Peckham
Cape Verdeans of London can cheer for their side at a community-organised World Cup watch party at the Prince of Peckham.
1 Clayton Rd, London SE15 5JA, Book tickets here.
Congo DR: Community event
Another community-organised event is being held at Fountayne House for those looking to cheer on the Democratic Republic of Congo.
It looks to be held at a local gym, but other plans could include a trip to Market Halls, where all DCR games will be broadcasted.
Fountayne Road, Tottenham, London N15 4QL, Book tickets here
Côte d'Ivoire: Sikatio Brockley
This spot has long been populated by Cote D’Ivoire uncles tuning into the football, according to Time Out.
Here’s to hoping that the World Cup will be no different and fans can cheer on their side with an Ivorian meal to match.
5 Brockley Cross, London SE4 2AB, Book here
Egypt: Shishawi
Head to Shishawi for Egyptian food and football.
Sphinx Lounge in Shepherds Bush is one for the shisha lovers. Matches are regularly played at the weekend from the lounge.
95 Bloemfontein Rd, London W12 7DA, www.sphinxlounge.co.uk
Ghana: All Eyes on Ghana viewing party at Prince of Wales
There’s an All Eyes on Ghana viewing party at the Prince of Wales, organised by Ghanaians in London. The pub is now under new management after closing at the end of last year
The advert includes live music, drinks, games, and even a mysterious special guest.
467- 469 Brixton Road, London SW9 8HH, Book here
Morocco: Casablanca
Casablanca in Edgware serves up Moroccan fare, but the real prize is the football - which is being streamed all tournament long.
Catch all the Morocco games live from this north London grill.
75 High Street, Edgware, HA8 7DD, casablancalondon.co.uk
Senegal: House of Mobo
House of Mobo is one of London’s newest nightlife additions. But it has earned itself a reputation for hosting some of south London’s best musical talent.
The Nigerian street food joint will also be hosting a watch party especially for the Senegal vs France game when the tournament kicks off.
255 Gipsy Rd, Norwood, London SE27 9QY, houseofmobo.com/
South Africa: Faltering Fullback
Londoners will know that Irish pub Faltering Fullback in Finsbury Park is where you’ll find plenty of Springboks every rugby season.
The football is no different and this pub is likely to attract South Africans in their masses to cheer on their national team.
19 Perth Rd, Finsbury Park, London N4 3HB, falteringfullback.com
Tunisia: Biggie’s Angel N1
Tunisian fans will have plenty of places to choose from to cheer on their side. But one of the biggest watch parties is rumoured to be at Biggie’s Angel - a burger bar in Islington.
Tickets to watch Tunisia vs Japan on the big screen are already being sold from just £5. Biggie’s is also advertising multiple watch parties for select games.
326 Essex Rd, London N1 3PB
Australia: The Falcon
London’s Aussie community are known for frequenting Clapham. The Falcon will be the number one spot to keep up with Australia, with a great beer garden and an atmosphere you can count on.
33 Bedford Rd, Greater, London SW4 7SQ, thefalconclapham.co.uk
Iraq: Fox on the Green
Head to Edgware Road to catch up on the football at a selection of late night Middle Eastern restaurants.
Fox on the Green in Islington is also streaming Iraq’s first game with France.
1 Islington Grn, London N1 2XH, socialpubandkitchen.co.uk
Iran: Tehran Lounge
Tehran Lounge in Finchley, north London, is always busy and is expected to get busier as the World Cup nears.
Here you can watch every Iranian football match from the restaurant’s indoor-outdoor section, complete with shisha and Mediterranean cuisine. Just down the road are a long line of Iranian restaurants with similar football offerings.
289 Regents Park Rd, London N3 3JY, @tehran_lounge on Instagram
Japan: Asahi Open Arms (Queen’s Head Shoreditch)
The Queen’s Head in Shoreditch was rebranded the Asahi Arms as part of the women’s rugby world cup last year.
This year won’t see the same rebrand, but fans may still return to the Shoreditch pub to relive Japan’s success and hope the same might happen again this year.
222 Shoreditch High St, London E1 6PJ, urbanpubsandbars.com
Jordan: Goldwood
Almost every game will be streamed at Goldwood in Bank, including all of Jordan’s games.
For Jordanian fans, it is this sports bar that has the best offering - three bars, HD screens, and plenty of atmosphere.
Jordanian fans could also head down to Edgware Road where many other Middle Eastern fans will be celebrating their teams.
30 Old Jewry, London EC2R 8DQ, sportlondon.com
Korea Republic: Hanjan Bar, Soju Korean Kitchen, Hongdae Pocha
Hanjan Bar in New Malden is famed for its karaoke and late opening hours. But it also regularly streams live sport.
This could be the perfect spot to cheer on Korea as we wait for official confirmation on watch parties.
1 High St, New Malden KT3 4DQ, www.hanjannewmalden.com
Qatar/Saudi Arabia: Edgware Road
Head to Edgware Road for the best choice of Middle Eastern restaurants to watch the World Cup.
Curaçao: Cottons
If you’re looking to get involved in Curcao’s action, there will be plenty of streamings across the capital. But to find the fans might be a little harder, with the population in London only in the hundreds.
Still, you can get a taste of Curacao through its namesake drink, served up at Cottons Restaurant. The Killer Duppy Curacao cocktail is served at multiple locations.
The Caribbean restaurant has a massive rum selection and is streaming every match live.
321 Old St, London EC1V 9LE, www.cottons-restaurant.co.uk
Haiti: Tiki Bar Acton
Tiki Bar in Acton is small and mighty. It’s become famous among locals, and even Ed Sheeran, but remains an unassuming restaurant.
It’s serving up some of the most delicious Haitian cuisine and though you might not be able to watch the match, you’ll certainly be able to soak in all the good vibes and atmosphere before heading off to one of Acton’s many pubs.
15 The Vale, London W3 7SH, @tikibar15 on Instagram
Panama: Between the Bridges
Panama is one of England’s opponents in the group stages of the tournament. But be warned, Panama fans will not be allowed in fan zones like Box Park.
Instead, you can cheer on the central American side at Between the Bridges in London Bridge or Toca Social at the O2.
The Queen's Walk, London SE1 8XX, www.betweenthebridges.co.uk/
New Zealand: Market Place Food Hall
An official watch party arranged by the New Zealand Society is being held at Market Place Food Hall in St Paul’s.
The party promises music, prizes, and entertainment live from the match in Florida.
150 Cheapside, London EC2V 6ET, www.marketplacefoodhall.com
Canada: Maple Leaf
The Maple Leaf, a Greene King pub in Covent Garden, has been paying homage to Canada since 1986.
It’s completely decorated in maple leaves, ice hockey shirts, and merch all year round.
With the World Cup on its way, the 14 screens are ready to show Canada in action.
41 Maiden Ln, London WC2E 7LJ, greeneking.co.uk
USA: Passyunk Avenue
You’d be forgiven for thinking you’re in America at this Waterloo dive bar where you can find everything from cheesesteaks and buffalo wings to American football and ice hockey.
It’s nothing if not fun and where you can feel as though you really are watching the World Cup stateside.
22 Leake St, London SE1 7NN, passyunkavenue.com
