Check out these eye-catching pictures of England fans cheering on the boys around Mansfield over the years

And we’re just days away from the 2026 version kicking off, with co-hosts Mexico getting things underway against South Africa on Thursday.

We have to wait a little longer for England to begin their campaign to finally end 60 years of hurt.

No matter how England do, tens of thousands of fans and partygoers will be out in force to roar the boys on in venues around Mansfield and Ashfield.

Here we have dipped into our archives to look back at how supporters in Mansfield cheered on the Three Lions in previous competitions.

Our gallery features a variety of pictures from 2002 to 2010 – so have a look through to see if you can spot any familiar faces.

Tell us where you will be watching England from, and send in your pictures, via our social media channels.