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
13. France 1998
A tense moment for England fans watching the game against Tunisia at Brannigan's. | Bruce Rollinson Photo: Bruce Rollinson
14. France 1998
England score their second goal against Argentina | Charles Knight Photo: Charles Knight
15. France 1998
Another tense moment for England fans at Brannigan's. | Bruce Rollinson Photo: Bruce Rollinson
16. France 1998
Staff at The Three Legs pub on The Headrow dress up for the big match between England and Argentina. The pub was even having a name change for the day to the Three Lions. Pictured, from left, are John Mitchell a customer , Geoff Rose the landlord , Sharon Ainsley , assistant manager and Brian Steele, bar staff. | Graham Lindley Photo: Graham Lindley
17. Korea/Japan 2002
Fiona Lay and Jennifer Lay with their face painted in the Union Jack colours at Millennium Square before England's opening group game against Sweden. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
18. Korea/Japan 2002
Fans celebrate at Millennium Square after England scored the first goal against Sweden. Sol Campbell scored for the Three Lions after 24 minutes. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty