The United Synagogue has jokingly suggested it could rename a trio of North London synagogues if England wins the World Cup on Sunday.
The official account for the United Synagogue Trustees sent out a post on X on Monday, amusingly signing off on the name change for Stanmore and Canons Park and Borehamwood and Elstree synagogues.
Should the Three Lions defeat Argentina on Wednesday evening and go on to triumph over Spain in the final, Stanmore and Cannons Park would become “Stanmore & Kane-ons Park” in honour of England skipper Harry Kane, while Borehamwood could be renamed “Bellinghamwood & Elstree” after star striker Jude Bellingham.
Meanwhile, if Declan Rice remains uninjured and brings it home, “Northwood & Rice-lip United” would be the new moniker for Northwood and Ruislip’s synagogue.
A win against Argentina in the two sides’ first meeting since 1986 could bring England to a first World Cup final in 60 years.
If they do make it, though, they can rely on a winning record, with the last time they reached the end of the tournament coming on home turf in 1966, when they beat West Germany 4-2 to win their first and only World Cup trophy.
However, non-football fans attending the synagogues in question likely won’t have anything to worry about, as the United Synagogue’s post appears to have been satirical.
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