Last minute buys to get your home and garden World Cup ready

Get World Cup ready

The first match officially takes place today (11 June) with one of the three host countries, Mexico facing South Africa.

As well as this there will also be an opening ceremony at Estadio Banorte, featuring performances from Shakira, J Balvin, Andrea Bocelli, and Mexican artists Mana, Belinda, and Lila Downs.

Meanwhile Scotland's first match will take place at 1am on 14 June, while England kick off their World Cup campaign on 17 June.

Ahead of the home nations facing their first matches in the 2026 World Cup, plenty of people will be planning where they're going to watch them

A number of people will head to one of the many viewing parties taking place at pubs and outdoor spaces, while some will opt to watch it from home.

If you're feeling the spirit and you want to kit out your home to be World Cup-ready then there are a number of things you can get.

From bunting to beer coolers, and wall charts to t-shirts, there's plenty of things to buy and have them delivered in time for England or Scotland's first match.

Portable BBQ

This portable BBQ is ideal if the weather improves during England or Scotland's matches as no assembly is required.

If the sun is shining just simply unfold it and get cooking your favourites like burgers, sausages or vegetables to enjoy during your match day celebrations.

It features three adjustable grill heights, and a built-in flip-up side shelf providing a handy platform for spices, utensils and other tools within easy reach.

It's currently priced at £34.99 on the Amazon website, and once the World Cup is over it could be used during camping trips, so you'll get your money's worth.

Cooler bag

Fridge space might be sparse during the World Cup as many of us stock up on beer, wine, and soft drinks as well as party food to enjoy while we watch the matches.

Buying a decent cooler bag could be a game changer to provide extra chilled storage when your fridge is full, and keep your drinks cold during the (hopefully) warm British summer weather.

You can get this Lifewit 40L 60-Can Soft Cooler Bag with Hard Liner at 20% off for £27.99, and use it during the World Cup as well as for picnics, BBQs, camping and more.

You can buy the cooler bag from Amazon here.

Smart TV

Looking to upgrade your World Cup viewing experience from the comfort of your own home? Well, you could get a discount on a new television and have it delivered the next day.

This includes this best-selling 65-inch TV from LG, which is currently priced at £389 on the Amazon website.

It features a sharp 4K Ultra HD picture, with one customer saying: "Another high quality tv from LG. Great colour quality across the screen. Apps work well, has all the connections I needed."

Meanwhile a 75-inch TV from TCL has also been given a slight discount if you want an even bigger viewing experience. This one is priced at £529 on the Amazon website, and is a smart TV with 4k Ultra HD quality.

World Cup bunting

This decorative bunting is ideal if you're hosting a match viewing party during the tournament. It features the 48 teams competing in the World Cup including hosts US, Mexico and, Canada as well as England, and Scotland.

The pack is priced at £9.99 and can be delivered as quickly as the next day so your home can be prepped in time for England or Scotland's first game.

You can buy the World Cup bunting from Amazon here.

World Cup Wall Chart

Want to keep track of all of the results? Then you can get this huge World Cup Wall Chart to hang at home and fill-in all the latest scores and team progressions.

The detailed wall chart features every single fixture, UK kick off times, stadium and host city across USA, Canada, and Mexico along with TV Channel info – whether it's showing on BBC or ITV.

You can buy the World Cup Wall Chart from Amazon here.

World Cup shirt

If you don't fancy the official shirts, then there's plenty of other tees, and retro designs you can buy to support England or Scotland during the World Cup, and we've put them in a handy JOE guide here.