World Cup fever is set to sweep the Holy sanctity of Gloucester Cathedral this summer.

To mark the world's biggest football event which kicks off in Russia on June 14 the cathedral is staging its own footie festival.

The children's football tournament will take place in a multi-use games area which will fill the nave of Gloucester Cathedral on June 16.

It has been described as: "A day full of football mayhem (including skills demonstrations, various free games and refreshments provided), you can just come along, or sign up your team and play for ultimate 5-a-side glory."

Diocesan secretary, Ben Preece-Smith said, "Church is for all of life. We want to show young people that the cathedral is for them as much as everyone else, and to demonstrate Jesus' words, 'I have come that they might have life, and have it to the full.'" (John 10:10).

We believe that sport and faith go hand-in-hand, and together can provide a great way to open dialogue between people of all backgrounds, and all ages."

Visit gloucester.anglican.org for more details.