Flag rules as some homes risk £2.5k fine for 2026 World Cup

Flag rules as some homes risk £2.5k fine for 2026 World CupMost want to show support for their country at the 2026 tournament, but the line between celebration and trouble is thinner than you think Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Bookmark Add us as preferred source Comments By Andrew Nuttall, Senior Lifestyle Writer 15:29, Sat, Jun 6, 2026 Updated: 15:30, Sat, Jun 6, 2026 There are rules when it comes to flying flags in public (Image: Getty)With the FIFA 2026 World Cup fast approaching, it's common to see people supporting their team by flying the national flag. But if people go too far with their signs of support, they could face fines of up to £2,500. window.scriptsToLoad.push({url:'https://live.primis.tech/live/liveView.php?s=118222&vp_content=plembed3a6btjknzwqh&cbuster=%%CACHEBUSTER%%&playerApiId=v118222',triggeredBy:'tcfLoaded',delay:1500,containerId:'ovp-primis',title:"Primis player",beforeLoad:()=>{window.top.addEventListener('primisPlayerInit',e=>{try{if(e.detail&&e.detail.playerApiId==="v118222"){if(window.document.getElementsByClassName('jwplayer')[0]){e.detail.float('disable')}}}catch(e){}})},}) Flags must meet certain conditions if they are allowed to be flown. If attached to the roof, flags of any size can be flown without the risk of fines - provided they are kept safe and clean. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT Football transfer news and rumours plus selected offers and competitions Subscribe Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy PolicyThe Town and Country Planning Regulations (2007) set out separate rules on the maximum size of flags flying from your house if they're hanging from anywhere other than the roof, like a window. This key difference in the rules is what tends to la...