World Cup kicks off with Gareth Southgate lookalike competition

• Gareth 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.

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Gareth Southgate lookalikes gather for competition as World Cup kicks off