The Cricketers, Taunton

14/06/2026

🔥 Germany vs Curaçao 🔥
📍 FIFA World Cup 2026
📅 Sunday 14th June
⏰ 6PM
📊 Group E Fixture
📊 Germany – 10th (FIFA Ranking)
📊 Curaçao – 82nd (FIFA Ranking)
This is a HUGE opening game in Group E.
Germany arrive under pressure after disappointing recent World Cup campaigns — and will be desperate to make a statement from the very first match.
Curaçao are one of the stories of the tournament — making their FIFA World Cup debut after an incredible qualification run through CONCACAF.
Group E also includes Ivory Coast and Ecuador — meaning Germany will see this as a MUST-WIN if they want to take control of the group early.
Germany bring elite tournament pedigree, world-class talent, and serious attacking quality.
Curaçao come in fearless, motivated, and with nothing to lose — making them dangerous underdogs on the world stage.
👀 Four-time world champions.
World Cup debutants.
One of football’s giants against one of the tournament’s biggest stories — expect atmosphere, intensity, and BIG moments.
📺 LIVE & LOUD at The Cricketers!
🏟️ The Home of Sport in Taunton
📡 16 HD Screens + MASSIVE Video Wall — every moment, every angle, don’t miss it!

14/06/2026

⚽🌍 WORLD CUP OPENING HOURS TODAY 🌍⚽

Another massive day of World Cup action awaits, and we'll be showing every moment live at The Cricketers Taunton! 🏆🍻

📅 Sunday 14th June
🕙 Open from 10:00am
🕑 Closing at 2:00am
🍺 Last orders at the bar: 1:30am

From the first match of the day to the late-night drama, there's no better place to catch all the action.

📺 Live World Cup coverage on our screens
🍻 Pitchside Drinks Packages available throughout the tournament
⚽ Great atmosphere for every game
🏆 Every goal, every save, every moment live

Gather your team, grab a drink, and enjoy a full day of World Cup football with us.

📍 The Cricketers Taunton

Who's impressed you most so far? 👇⚽

13/06/2026

13/06/2026

🔥 Australia vs Türkiye 🔥
📍 FIFA World Cup 2026 – FULL MATCH REPLAY
📅 Sunday 14th June
⏰ 11AM
📊 Group D Fixture
📊 Australia – 27th (FIFA Ranking)
📊 Türkiye – 25th (FIFA Ranking)
This is a HUGE opening clash in Group D.
Australia arrive looking to continue their impressive recent World Cup consistency after reaching the knockout stages in 2022.
Türkiye return to the World Cup with one of the most exciting young squads in the tournament — and many see them as dark horses to make a deep run.
Group D also includes USA and Paraguay — meaning every point matters right from the opening round. A fast start here could shape the entire group.
Australia bring resilience, physicality, and tournament experience.
Türkiye bring elite technical quality and attacking flair — with stars like Arda Güler and Hakan Çalhanoğlu expected to lead the way.
👀 Tight group.
Huge pressure.
Two ambitious nations looking to make a statement on the world stage — expect intensity and BIG moments.
📺 LIVE & LOUD at The Cricketers!
🏟️ The Home of Sport in Taunton
📡 16 HD Screens + MASSIVE Video Wall — full replay coverage, every moment shown!

13/06/2026

🔥 Haiti vs Scotland 🔥
📍 FIFA World Cup 2026 – 2AM Sunday
📊 Group C Fixture
📊 Haiti – 83rd (FIFA Ranking)
📊 Scotland – 43rd (FIFA Ranking)
This is a HUGE opening game in Group C.
Scotland arrive with strong European pedigree and will see this as a MUST-WIN to kick off their campaign.
Haiti are one of the tournament’s biggest underdogs — returning to the World Cup for the first time in decades and playing with nothing to lose.
Group C also includes Brazil and Morocco — meaning every point is crucial, especially in games like this that could decide qualification.
Scotland bring structure, physicality, and experience at the top level.
Haiti bring pace, unpredictability, and a fearless mindset — which makes them dangerous.
👀 Experience vs underdog spirit.
Opening match pressure.
A fast start could define the group — expect intensity and BIG moments.
📺 LIVE & LOUD at The Cricketers!
🏟️ The Home of Sport in Taunton
📡 16 HD Screens + MASSIVE Video Wall — every moment, every angle, don’t miss it!

13/06/2026

🔥 Brazil vs Morocco 🔥
📍 FIFA World Cup 2026 – 11PM Saturday
📊 Group C Fixture
📊 Brazil – 6th (FIFA Ranking)
📊 Morocco – 8th (FIFA Ranking)
This is one of the BIGGEST games of the group stage.
Brazil — five-time world champions — arrive as one of the tournament favourites and are expected to lead Group C.
Morocco come in as one of the most exciting teams in world football after their historic 2022 World Cup run — and are more than capable of causing problems.
Group C also includes Scotland and Haiti — meaning this clash could decide who tops the group and avoids a tougher knockout path.
Brazil bring world-class attacking talent and tournament pedigree.
Morocco bring organisation, belief, and momentum — and already proved they can beat top nations.
👀 Elite quality vs fearless challengers.
Heavyweight clash.
This could be one of the standout games of the entire opening round.
📺 LIVE & LOUD at The Cricketers!
🏟️ The Home of Sport in Taunton
📡 16 HD Screens + MASSIVE Video Wall — every moment, every angle, don’t miss it!

13/06/2026

🔥 Qatar vs Switzerland 🔥
📍 FIFA World Cup 2026 – 8PM Saturday
📊 Group B Fixture
📊 Qatar – 55th (FIFA Ranking)
📊 Switzerland – 19th (FIFA Ranking)
This is a HUGE clash in Group B.
Qatar return to the World Cup looking to improve on their last appearance — determined to prove they belong on the global stage.
Switzerland come in as one of the strongest teams in the group — experienced, organised, and targeting qualification to the knockout rounds.
Group B also includes Canada and Bosnia & Herzegovina — meaning every single point is crucial from the very start of the tournament.
Switzerland bring serious tournament pedigree — regularly qualifying and progressing deep into major competitions.
Qatar have dangerous attacking players and nothing to lose — which makes them unpredictable and potentially dangerous.
👀 Experience vs ambition.
European quality vs fearless underdogs.
A fast start could shape the group — expect intensity, pressure, and BIG moments.
📺 LIVE & LOUD at The Cricketers!
🏟️ The Home of Sport in Taunton
📡 16 HD Screens + MASSIVE Video Wall — every moment, every angle, don’t miss it!

13/06/2026

⚽🌍 WORLD CUP OPENING HOURS TODAY 🌍⚽

Another huge day of World Cup action means another late one at The Cricketers! 🏆🍻

📅 Saturday 13th June
🕙 Open from 10:00am
🕓 Closing at 4:00am
🍺 Last orders at the bar: 3:30am

From the first whistle to the final goal, we'll be showing all the action live on our big screens.

Grab your mates, enjoy the atmosphere, and make a day (and night!) of it with us.

🍻 Pitchside Drinks Packages available throughout the tournament
📺 Live sport on our screens
⚽ Every World Cup moment shown live

📍 The Cricketers Taunton

Who's your pick to go all the way? 🏆👇