It’s felt like little more than the blink of an eye since last year’s Euros campaign, but after 15 months of review, redemption, and unbridled, irremediable anguish over what could have been, Gareth Southgate and his Lions are gearing up to do it all again.

England’s mighty women’s team proved that there truly is gold at the rainbow’s elusive end when they took home their respective Euro’s trophy earlier this year. The bar has been set astronomically high, so now it’s up to Southgate, in what will likely be his swansong as the national team manager, to emulate their effort come December 18^th. 

As opening day looms, you’ve no doubt begun considering your Qatar World Cup 2022 attack – schedule review, what’s going in the fridge, who you’re praying for in the sweepstake – but have you considered your TV? There’s never a better time to upgrade your TV than before a World Cup, as it serves only to amplify your pre-tournament excitement. Not sure if you’ve got the budget to do so? Well, there are TVs out there across a range of sizes – including the best 43-inch TVs for watching football – to suit every budget. Let us break it down for you…

Under £200

If you’re looking toward the lower end of the TV budget spectrum then fear not, as there are some fantastic models out there bristling with technology for as little as £120. If size is at the top of your specification priority list, the Altimo 4322FHDSM would make a great choice. This 43-inch model is HD ready with HDR and Smart capabilities – all for under £190. 

Alternatively, if you’d rather something a little smaller, the JVC LT-32CA690 is a 32” Smart TV – the perfect bedroom size – that’s HD ready, boasting LED quality with Google Assistant built in as standard for under £125. An absolute bargain for you to enjoy this world cup.

Under £400

Moving up the range, this price bracket will open up the world of clarity-adjusting technologies and some of the crispest displays money can buy. The Samsung AU7100 is a great 43-inch model with HDR10+ image quality for a fantastic 4K image. This TV features adaptive sound with Samsung’s Q-Symphony technology to match audio response with the great picture – immersing you in every match this world cup for just under £350. 

Alternatively, the LG 43LM6300PLA is a full HD, HDR active example with Smart capabilities for under £235 – a lot of TV for the money. This model from LG packs the manufacturer’s Dynamic Colour Enhancer technology as standard for a rich yet natural-looking picture. 

Under £600

For under £600, you can pick up a top-quality TV in rich 4K quality as big as 65”. For true immersion, nothing beats a widescreen, so why not go big this November? The Hisense 65A6BGTUK is just the model for the job: 65”, 4K ultra-HD ready with Smart capabilities so you can access all your favourite streaming services – all for under £480. The Samsung QE65Q65AAUXXU takes display quality to the next level, boasting QLED 4K ultra HD quality with over a billion shades of colour for delicately balanced yet truly rich tones.