After a momentous Women’s Euros this summer, what better way to end the year on a high than with the FIFA World Cup 2022. The 22nd edition of the competition will be played in Qatar from 20 November to 18 December, making it a great early Christmas for football fans.

For those not travelling to the Middle East and looking for the next best place to catch all the action, Neapolitan pizza legends 081 Pizzeria will be screening all World Cup games at its three London venues in Peckham, Fitzrovia and Camden.

Specialising in authentic Neapolitan taste with a contemporary twist, 081 has fast become a favourite pizza spot in London since its launch during the Covid-19 pandemic in 2021. With residencies in three iconic London locations including Peckham Levels, The Smugglers Tavern (Fitzrovia) and The Colonel Fawcett (Camden), 081 Pizzeria is ready to serve up World Cup fever for football fans.

Head to any of the friendly, inclusive venues and pair a pillowy Neapolitan pizza with a pint to enjoy the matches. 081 Pizzeria boasts an imaginative menu featuring the classic Margherita, Truffle Mushrooms, Diavola 2.0 – think spicy calabrian salami, nduja, san marzano tomato dop, fior di latte mozzarella, parmesan and evo oil. Pizzas start from just £9.

In South London’s cultural hub Peckham Levels, 081 Pizzeria is offering 20% off on England match days. The venue is screening all games for World Cup 2022 on Level 6. Majority of tables will be available for walk-ins with limited space for group bookings. Tickets are free.

Over at The Smugglers Tavern, a legendary Fitzrovia pub famous for their craft beer offerings, you can catch all the action on its two large projector screens set over two floors, plus space for a private screening party for up to 40 people. Tickets for all matches are free and available on a first come, first served basis.

At The Colonel Fawcett, Camden’s finest independent gastropub, the games will be shown on eight screens across both floors of the two-storey venue and outside in their fully covered and heated beer garden, with enough space for 350 punters. Tickets for England games are just £5 which includes a bottle of Peroni and a slice of pizza (Margherita), and walk-ins are free but not guaranteed. All other matches are free to attend.

Book your World Cup 2022 tickets at any 081 Pizzeria venue at www.081pizzeria.com/worldcup.