Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleGareth Southgate lookalikes gathered in a south London pub to mark the start of the World Cup 2026. The event commemorated the first tournament in a decade without Southgate managing the England team. Participants, including casual fans and professional impersonators, wore waistcoats and performed Southgate impressions. They were competing for a 'golden waistcoat' and a £100 bar tab. The Independent reported on the event as the World Cup commenced on Thursday, 11 June. In fullGareth Southgate lookalikes gather for competition as World Cup kicks offThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in