These wonderful photos capture the emotion and passion of World Cup watching. They take you inside the city’s pubs and bars when England played its part of the greatest show on earth. The images showcase fans celebrating the highs and lows as a city and a country believed football was coming home. Memories from four World Cups are featured - France 1998, Korea/Japan 2002, Germany 2006 and South Africa 2010 - powered by photos from the Yorkshire Evening Post archive. READ MORE: Unseen photos chart of a golden age of Leeds pub culture LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

55. Germany 2006
Fans react after Marcus Allbäck equalised for Sweden after 51 minutes. | Jonathan Gawthorpe Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe

56. Germany 2006
Steven Gerrard restored England's lead before Henrik Larsson equalised for Sweden at the death. | Jim Moran Photo: Jim Moran

57. Germany 2006
An England fan is carried over peoples heads at Millennium Square during round 16 clash against Ecuador. The Three Lions won 1-0 thanks to a goal from David Beckham. | Emma Nichols Photo: Emma Nichols

58. Germany 2006
Devastated fans in Millennium Square after watching England crash out of the World Cup on penalties against Portugal. | Tony Johnson Photo: Tony Johnson


60. South Africa 2010
Thousands descended on Millennium Square to watch England's opening group game against the USA. | Jonathan Pow Photo: Jonathan Pow


