Pubs and bars are prepared, homes are decked out with flags, and shopping centres are suitably decorated for the World Cup.
But has any business made quite so impressive an effort as this barbers' shop in Chelmsford?
Headhunters Barbers in Springfield Road put the finishing touches to a spectacular World Cup-themed mural today, as the tournament finally got under way in Brazil.
The shop is already preparing for England's big kick off against Italy in Manaus on Saturday at 11pm (June 14).
But Italian barber Ricky Rome will be supporting his home team.
He said: "We are going to have a huge barbeque at my house for at least 40 people to celebrate the Italy-England game this Saturday and we will probably do the same for all the Italy matches.
"Italy will definitely beat England but I don't think they will win the World Cup.
"It is much more likely that Brazil or Argentina will win. I would say Argentina."Have you seen any others, or is your home just as impressively decked out. Let us know by commenting below, tweet us @Essex_Chronicle or post to our Facebook page
