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
43. Korea/Japan 2002
People watch the last couple of minutes of the England v Brazil clash on the big screen in Millennium Square, clinging onto the hope of the Three Lions scoring. | YPN Photo: YPN
44. Korea/Japan 2002
Michael Thompson, left and Mark Brodie reflect on what might have been at Millennium Square after Brazil knocked England out of the World Cup. | YPN Photo: YPN
46. Germany 2006
Around 4,000 fans headed for Millennium Square to watch England's opening group game against Paraguay. | Glen Minikin Photo: Glen Minikin
47. Germany 2006
Fans at Millennium Square in full voice during the Paraguay game. | Glen Minikin Photo: Glen Minikin
48. Germany 2006
England fans celebrate what proved to be the only goal of the game as England beat Paraguay. | Glen Minikin Photo: Glen Minikin