Football Fever Is Here – And It’s for the Whole Family!

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Last Modified 25 March 2026 First Added 22 April 2025

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Get ready, football fans because it’s game time. With a summer packed full of footie action, there is something for everyone to cheer about, from the FA Cup and Champion’s League finals to the epic global event that is the FIF World Cup 2026, it’s safe to say we’re in for a goal-den season of surprises.

With so much football happening, it’s not just an event to watch from the sofa but also something you can get involved in. So, whether you’re a seasoned supporter or raising the next mini-Messi, it’s time to bring the football fun home.

A World Cup of Wonders

This June, the FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off across Mexico, Canada and the United States of America. The largest World Cup finals in history, it will feature 48 teams and 104 matches, and you can get closer to the action with official world cup merchandise.

From match balls to reenact some of the most outrageous moments of skill and magic on display, to Funko’s of your favourite players, and even LEGO builds of the trophy, there’s more than one way to show your support and feel the thrill of the biggest sporting event on the planet.

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Create Your Home Stadium

Football isn’t just to be watched, get off the couch and out into the park or garden and turn your space into a stadium fit for champions.

The Out and About Mini Football Goal Set is perfect for kickabouts in the garden or park. Easy to set up and just the right size for energetic kids with big football dreams, it’s ideal for everything from casual play to penalty shootout tournaments with friends.

Want to take your skills to the next level? The Kickmaster Football Set includes cones, a ball, and goal so children and parents can practise dribbling, shooting and defending like pros.

If rain has delayed outdoor play, why not bring things indoors with the Out and About Drifter Sliding Football Disc. Able to glide across smooth surfaces like an air hockey puck, it slides across floors without bouncing so is perfect for football indoors without the risk of breaking anything.

If you’ve got a diminutive Declan Rice, a small Bukayo Saka or a kid Harry Kane on your hands, perhaps invest in their first goal with Early Learning Centre Pop Up Goal that’s quick to set up and easy to pack away, so you can start project Mbappe early.

 

Off the Pitch Fun

A game of tribalism, passion, heroes, and collecting your favourite players, you can find football figures at The Entertainer and let children bring their dream team to life. Discover the Zuru Ballers figures that brings an element of mystery and collectable fun to the glorious goings on of the World Cup.  Whether you’re recreating iconic match moments or inventing new ones, these mini stars make great gifts and collectibles.

Speaking of gifts, check out the Football Gift Sets that are perfect for birthdays, end-of-season treats, or just because your little striker deserves a surprise. Featuring the top clubs, find the team that you support.

Why not try Something a little different? Challenge your mates to a garden match with a twist? The Bex Sport Football Croquet Set combines football and croquet into one hilarious game. It’s teamwork, tactics, and toe-pokes all rolled into one.

Of course, there’s the classic videogame of FC26 on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 as well as PlayStation 4 and PS5, to bring the magic of matchday to your console.

Explore The Entertainer’s full football range and make this summer unforgettable. Because win or lose, football’s always more fun when the whole family plays.

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Niamh

When Niamh Moore joined the Entertainer, she bought her love of Disney, decorating her desk with mini Stitch figures.

Her expertise in toys and collectibles make her an authoritative voice in her writings.

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