The 2026 World Cup semi-finals are set for July 14 and 15, with England, Spain, France and Argentina battling for a place in the final. After 100 games and nearly 300 goals, London is buzzing with watch parties for every team.
France vs Spain: Tuesday July 14, 8pm BST
France's semi-final coincides with Bastille Day, offering Francophile Londoners numerous screening options. The expat community Frogs in London is hosting ten watch parties across the city on Tuesday. Tickets are still available for The Clapham Grand, Freight Brixton, Beechwood Sports Bar in Shoreditch and Soho Zebrano, as well as family-friendly venues like The Temperance in Fulham and The Minories in Tower Hill. Francophone club night Kossa Folie will also host a screening at Two Tribes Brewery's Caledonian Road taproom Campfire, with French DJs performing before and after the match.
For Spain fans, Latino Life, the largest Latin media brand in the UK, will host a watch party at Fire nightclub in Vauxhall on Tuesday evening. Tapas restaurant Camino's, with branches in King's Cross, Monument and Shoreditch, has also been a gathering spot for La Roja supporters. Bradley's Spanish Bar off Tottenham Court Road offers a selection of Spanish beers including Alhambra, Mahou and Estrella.
England vs Argentina: Wednesday July 15, 8pm BST
England fans have numerous options for the semi-final against Argentina, though many major screening events have already sold out. Walk-in venues include Flat Iron Square, German Kraft Brewery and the Queen of Hoxton. Hundreds of pubs, bars, cinemas, nightclubs and outdoor courtyards across London will welcome Three Lions supporters.
Argentina fans can find a welcoming atmosphere at Fire Vauxhall, which will host a watch party for the current World Cup holders. Expat community La Rejuntada is screening the match at Argentinian bakery British Patagonia in Islington, and fans can join their WhatsApp group for updates on other events.
International fan zones and community spirit
London's diversity shines through with dedicated watch parties for each semi-finalist. The Garden in Vauxhall has hosted screenings for fans from across the world throughout the tournament. With England reaching another semi-final, the atmosphere in the capital has reached fever pitch, but expats and neutral fans alike can find their community.
According to Time Out London, the semi-finals follow five weeks of competition, with 48 teams reduced to just four. The matches promise edge-of-your-seat action after a tournament featuring turgid 0-0 draws like England vs Ghana and five-goal thrillers such as Argentina vs Egypt.
