It finally starts this week. The 2026 World Cup kicks off on 11 June across America, Canada and Mexico, and England begin their campaign six days later. Sixty years have passed since the trophy last came home, and after two Euros finals that ended in heartbreak, Thomas Tuchel takes a squad over the Atlantic that most of the world considers a genuine favourite.
So the big question for every supporter back home is simple. What should you wear to support England at the World Cup? Whether you are watching in the pub, at a fan park or on the sofa with the curtains drawn, this guide covers the best England fan hats in the UK, from embroidered St George's Cross caps to Union Jack bucket hats, all in stock at Hopoye with fast UK delivery.
England World Cup 2026 Fixtures and UK Kick Off Times
England are in Group L and every game falls at a sociable hour for UK viewers. Put these in your diary:
Wednesday 17 June, 9pm · England v Croatia · ITV1
A rematch of the 2018 semi final, so there is a score to settle from the very first game.
Tuesday 23 June, 9pm · England v Ghana · BBC One
The first competitive meeting between the two nations.
Saturday 27 June, 10pm · Panama v England · ITV1
England put six past Panama when the sides met in 2018, so hopes will be high.
The final is on Sunday 19 July in New Jersey. That gives you more than five weeks of football, and plenty of evenings where a bit of red and white will not go amiss.
England Fan Hat UK: The Embroidered St George's Cross Cap
If you only buy one thing for the tournament, make it our England Flag Red and White Embroidered 5 Panel Baseball Cap. The St George's Cross is properly embroidered rather than printed, which matters more than you might think. Printed flags crack and peel after a few wears in the sun. Embroidery just keeps going, game after game, summer after summer.
It comes in red with white or white with red, and the adjustable strap means one cap fits the whole household. It photographs brilliantly when the goals go in.
Union Jack Bucket Hat for Fan Parks and Beer Gardens
Group stage football in late June means long evenings outside, and that is Union Jack bucket hat territory. Our Reversible Union Jack Bucket Hat is double layered, 100% cotton and genuinely two hats in one. Wear the flag side on match days, then flip it to the plain side for the school run the morning after.
Prefer the flag big and bold with no flipping about? The Big Union Jack Cotton Bucket Hat does exactly what the name promises for £10, and there is a classic Union Jack Cotton Baseball Cap if you want the flag in cap form.
Shop the Reversible Bucket Hat · £11.99
Home Nations Fan Caps for England, Scotland and Wales
Scotland are at this World Cup as well, their first since 1998, and plenty of homes across Britain will be backing more than one team this summer. Our England Wales Scotland Flag Fan Cap covers everyone. Four designs, including two England styles, a Wales dragon and a Scotland cross. It is light, breathable and packs flat in a bag, which makes it the ideal football fan hat for UK summer days at big screens and fan zones.
Complete Your World Cup 2026 Fan Outfit
Hats first, obviously, but a couple of extras go a long way. Our red cushioned sports socks come in multipacks from £7.99 and give you the red trim without buying a full kit. And since this is Britain in summer, a compact umbrella by the door is never a wasted fiver, even in June.
Tip: browse the full England flag hats collection and UK flag accessories in one place to mix and match for the whole household.
Order Your England World Cup Hat Before the First Whistle
The Croatia game is on Wednesday 17 June, so order this week and your hat will be on your head with days to spare. Delivery is fast across the UK and shipping is free when you spend over £30.
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Shop England Hats NowSixty years of hurt. One very good squad. And at the very least, a household that looks the part for every kick of it. Come on England.
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