World Cup 2026 - Gallery

Thumbnail image of Football in the East End, London, 1926-1927. Artist: Unknown.
Ahead of the World Cup in summer 2026, we take a look at all things football.
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David Beckham (1975- ), English footballer, 1999. Artist: Unknown
 
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Swedish television covering a football match, Landskrona, Sweden, 1959. Artist: Unknown
 
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Saturday football crowd, 20th century. Artist: Unknown
 
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Action from an Arsenal v Chelsea football match, c1936-c1944. Artist: Sport & General
 
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A football goalkeeper in action, Landskrona, Sweden, 1950s. Artist: Unknown
 
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Winston Churchill greets the England football team, Wembley, London, October 1941.Artist: London News Agency
 
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Young Tony Hapgood shows his skills at Highbury, London, c1933-c19375). Artist: Topical Press Agency
 
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A pause for instruction from film producer Anthony Asquith, Twickenham, London, c1932. Artist: Unknown
 
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Jack Allen heads Newcastle's first goal, FA Cup Final, Wembley, London, 1932.Artist: Graphic Photo Union
 
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English footballer Eddie Hapgood meeting King George VI, c1937-c1944. Artist: Unknown
 
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Men vs ladies football match, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, 1971. Artist: Michael Walters
 
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The Prince of Wales kicking off the Spurs versus Fulham football match, 1921. Artist: Unknown
 
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'Football Grounds, Tramway Services', London County Council (LCC) Tramways poster, 1925. Artist: BE Stall
 
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'King George VI and Queen Elizabeth attend the Association Football cup final ', 1937. Artist: Unknown.
 
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Wembley Stadium, London, 2006. Artist: Historic England Staff Photographer.
 
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Football in the East End, London, 1926-1927. Artist: Unknown.
 
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The twin towers of the Wembley Stadium, London, 1978. Artist: Aerofilms.
 
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'The Queen Presents The Cup', 1937. Creator: Unknown.
 
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The Football Players, 1908.
 
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Germany-Uruguay football match, 1928. Creator: Unknown.
 
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George Kay and Joe Smith before kick-off, FA Cup Final, Wembley Stadium, London, 1923, (1935). Creator: Unknown.
 
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Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, London, 18/06/1977. Creator: John Laing plc.
 
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City of Manchester Stadium, home of Manchester City Football Club, Manchester, 2021. Creator: Damian Grady.
 
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Emirates Stadium, home of Arsenal Football Club, Islington, London, 2021. Creator: Damian Grady.
 
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Wembley Stadium, Olympic Way, Brent, London, 2011. Creator: Simon Inglis.
 
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Champions Statue, Barking Road, Upton Park, Newham, London, 2009. Creator: Simon Inglis.
 
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Villa Park, Trinity Road, Aston, Birmingham, 2005. Creator: Simon Inglis.
 
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In front of the goal, 1942. Creator: Bedrich Hoffstädter.
 
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Group portrait of Preston North End football team, 1896. Creator: Symmons & Thiele.
 
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Group portrait of Millwall Athletic football team, 1896. Creator: Symmons & Thiele.
 
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Portrait of the goalkeeper WR Moon, 1896. Creator: Symmons & Thiele.
 
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Portrait of the Millwall Athletic footballer A Geddes, 1896. Creator: Symmons & Thiele.
 
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Portrait of the Woolwich Arsenal footballer R Buchanan, 1896. Creator: Symmons & Thiele.
 
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