World Cup Summer Fits: What To Wear For A Summer Of Football

World Cup summer is finally here, and whether you're heading stateside for a match, gathering in a pub garden with your friends, or turning up to a watch party ready to cheer on the Three Lions, one thing is certain: football fashion will be having a moment.

This summer is all about putting your own spin on football dressing, mixing official merch with trend-led pieces and creating outfits that feel just as fun as the tournament itself. From baby tees and football shirts to lace skirts and sporty shorts, we've pulled together some of our favourite pieces to help inspire your World Cup wardrobe.

Cute Tops That Still Say... I'm Here For The Football

If football shirts aren't usually your thing, there are plenty of options that still scream I know my football without looking like you've walked straight out of JD.

Baby tees are everywhere right now, and they're perfect for summer watch parties and casual matchdays. Urban Outfitters have some brilliant slogan tees that feel playful and football-adjacent without being too obvious, while ASOS has a gorgeous ruched baby tee style top that feels a little dressier while still keeping things casual.

They're the kind of tops that work with literally everything: denim shorts, mini skirts, flowy maxis, tracksuits...

UO Hot Girls Watch Football Relaxed T-Shirt £26

ASOS DESIGN shirred baby tee with England football graphic in white £22

UO Have A Word Ref Relaxed T-Shirt £26

The Classic That Will Never Go Out Of Style

Of course, if official England merch is your thing, then this year's England kits are a must.

Photo Credit: BBC

Both the home and away shirts are stunning, and you genuinely can't go wrong with either. But if you're asking me... I'd be reaching for last summer's Lionesses Euros-winning shirt.

There's just something special about a winners' kit. It's iconic, instantly recognisable, and feels like a little piece of football history. If you've got a Lionesses name on the back too, that's bonus points from us.

If you love a football shirt, but love a reworked one even more, @yourhoneymoone and @Hadiyahahussain do beautiful custom pieces that will draw all attention this summer!

England National Team 2026 Stadium Home £89.99

England National Team 2026 Stadium Away £89.99

England Lionesses Nike Home Stadium Shirt 2025 £84.99

Accessories That Elevate A Football Shirt

If you love a football shirt but want to make the outfit feel a little more styled, accessories are where the magic happens.

Lace hip scarves are absolutely everywhere right now and are one of our favourite ways to soften a sporty outfit. They add texture, break up an outfit and a slightly more feminine feel without taking away from the football aesthetic.

Garnier Taylor has a great range of fold-over belts and hip scarves that work perfectly layered over football shirts and skirts. You can never go wrong with leopard print; it somehow works with everything and adds just enough personality to make an outfit feel intentional.

If leopard isn't your thing, keep it classic with a red belt. It's a subtle nod to England colours, adds a pop of colour, and ties the whole look together.

Bershka Embroidered scarf in ecru £17.99

Sauvage by Garnier-Taylor £17.99

UO Super Skinny Faux Leather Belt £20

Skirts, Skorts And Everything In Between

It's summer, so skirts were always going to make this list!

One of our favourite ways to style a football shirt is with a long white flowy skirt. There's something about the contrast between sporty and feminine that just works every single time.

If maxi skirts aren't quite your thing, a lace skort is another perfect option and feels very on-trend this season. A denim mini or denim skort is also one of those pieces you'll wear all summer long, not just for football.

The beauty of all of these options is that they instantly dress up a football shirt without sacrificing comfort.

Stradivarius Long panelled skirt in white £29.99

Pull&Bear Skort with ruffles in white £22.99

Stradivarius D62 denim skort in overdyed blue denim £25.99

Shorts Season Has Arrived

No summer wardrobe would be complete without shorts, and there are so many good options around right now.

If you're leaning into England colours, Free People has a gorgeous pair of red lace booty shorts that feel playful, fun and perfect for tournament season. They also do an equally lovely off-white lace pair that would look amazing paired with either a football shirt or one of the baby tees we've already added straight to our basket.

For those who prefer a more sporty look, Adidas has some brilliant shorts in red and white colourways that feel effortlessly football-coded. They're comfortable, easy to wear and pair perfectly with pretty much every top we've mentioned.

Feeling For Lace Shorties £44

In Full Swing Shorts £44

adidas Originals Firebird shorts in cream and red £35.00

See You This Summer

Football summers only come around every so often, so you might as well have fun with them.

Whether you're wearing a vintage Lionesses shirt, a slogan baby tee, a lace skirt or head-to-toe England colours, the best football outfits are the ones that feel like you.

Enjoy the tournament, dress to impress, and don't forget to tag us in your World Cup summer fits. We can't wait to see how you're styling football this summer!