With football fever once again sweeping the nation during the World Cup events, London footie fans can take part in all the action at a series of live screenings, and special events that celebrate the beautiful game.

World Cup events
London football fans are no doubt joining the rest of England in anxiously assessing Rooney's recovery from his groin injury and placing bets at the bookies on whether Spain or Brazil will ultimately lift the World Cup trophy for 2010, but if you didn't manage to get your hands on a pair of tickets to see the matches live in South Africa then there's still plenty to keep you happy during the World Cup events.

London screenings
Whether you're supporting England, South Africa, Spain, the Ivory Coast, USA or Australia, don't miss out all the red cards, send offs, goals and penalty shoot outs during the World Cup events. London pubs and bars are screening many matches live over the tournament so you can cheer on your team while enjoying a pint or two over the summer.

Recommended World Cup Bars in London

World Cup Screenings

World Cup 3D Cinema Screenings London

World Cup Carnival
Head to the Shepherds Bush Pavilion to enjoy food, drink, live entertainment and screenings of the key games on a 16 metre high definition screen. DJs such as Stanton Warriors, Crazy P and Lazersonic are also providing some top notch entertainment.

World Cup Carnival Tickets

Football themed ice cream
Cool down your football fever by sampling one of 32 flavours at the Gelato Mio ice cream parlours, which represent the national teams playing for glory. Try the Pimm's sorbet if you're an England supporter or give the Vegemite ice cream a try if you're an Australia fan.

World Cup Ice Cream at Gelato Mio

Brazil! Brazil!
See jaw dropping street football performances, capoeira and live samba music at the Brazil! Brazil! show at the Southbank Centre.

Brazil! Brazil! at Udderbelly London

South Africa
With host nation South Africa increasingly the focus of the world's attention, there are plenty of special events taking place across London that explore the natural history and culture of the African nation. Head to the British Museum to walk amongst the living exhibits in the South African Landscape installation, or head to the Design Museum to get to grips with the issues facing urban environments such as Pretoria in South Africa or Kigali in Rwanda.

South African Landscape at British Museum

Urban Africa at Design Museum

Afro Cup Festival at Rich Mix
There's live African music, DJ sets, African food and screenings of all the major World Cup games at the Rich Mix Afro Cup Festival. All events are free to attend.

Afro Cup Festival at Rich Mix

World Cup Cafe
Spitalfields Market is hosting its very own pop up cafe for the World Cup, with gourmet food, Champagne, Pimm's and football screenings all aboard a big red Routemaster bus.

World Cup Cafe Tickets

World Cup at wagamama
Take part in the online wagamama competition to win a trip to South Africa or simply order your take-out and enjoy noodles while watching the key games from the comfort of your sofa.

wagamama Have a Ball Promotion

World Cup chocolate at Thorntons
Treat your football loving dad to either a milk chocolate boot or shirt for Fathers Day at Thorntons.

Fathers Day at Thorntons

Football screenings at Everyman
See key games including the England matches live on the big screen and enjoy a hot snack and South African lager at Everyman Hampstead and Screen on the Green.

World Cup at Everyman Cinemas

Fever Pitch
Head to the Fever Pitch pop up bar to see the World Cup games on 13 screens placed on every wall of the venue.

World Cup Pop Up Bar

Harrods
The Knightsbridge store is going football mad for the World Cup with an exhibition of memorabilia and themed pizzas in the food hall.

Harrods World Cup Exhibition

Free Mexican food
If you're supporting Mexico this World Cup, head to Wahaca in your football shirt on the days that your team is playing to claim your free food.

Free Food at Wahaca

For more information on World Cup events at London venues, click on the links above. The World Cup runs from 11th June - 11th July 2010.

World Cup at Alexandra Palace

World Cup at Andaz

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London Lidos

London Triathlon 2010

Great River Race

Rugby World Cup London