Westgate Shopping Centre is bringing the FIFA World Cup 2026 experience straight to its shoppers with their FanZone, packed with football-themed entertainment, family-friendly activities, and some serious World Cup energy.

According to Westage general manager Wiley Quinn, the FanZone is open Thursday to Sunday for the duration of the FIFA World Cup tournament.

“Shoppers and football fans can look forward to Bafana Bafana legend appearances, fan photoshoots, autograph signings, and plenty of match-day atmosphere,” he says.

“Selected match screenings will be announced on the Westgate Shopping Centre social media pages, so make sure you are following to stay in the loop.”

Shoppers also stand a chance to win great prizes this World Cup season, including a FIFA World Cup hamper, store and mall vouchers, and much more.

To enter the Spend and Win competition, shoppers must spend R500 or more at any participating store, hold onto their till slips as proof of purchase, head to the activation stand at the FanZone to enter, and follow Westgate Shopping Centre on social media for updates and winner announcements.

The competition runs for the duration of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

“We wanted to bring the World Cup closer to our community,” says Quinn.

“Westgate Shopping Centre is also spreading World Cup joy beyond the mall, with soccer kit sponsorships for three schools right in the heart of the community.

“Kagiso Senior Secondary School, Princess High School, and Westridge High School are the beneficiaries of the sponsorship.

“Football has always been more than just a game in our community, and this campaign gives us the perfect opportunity to show up for the schools and families that are right on our doorstep.

According to marketing manager Thabo Khumalo, Westgate is proud to be part of this moment.

“We hope the kids feel the World Cup spirit just as much as the shoppers do,” he says.