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Pubs allowed to stay open until 5 a.m. BST for England vs. Mexico World Cup clash
ESPN • • world
Key Points:
- Pubs across England and Wales will be allowed to stay open until 5 a.m. BST for England's World Cup round-of-16 match against Mexico, which starts at 1 a.m. on Monday, as announced by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.
- This extension goes beyond the usual 2 a.m. extended opening hours previously granted for England matches during the tournament, responding to calls from MPs for more leeway.
- The late kick-off time is due to the match being held in Mexico City, with fans in the UK having to adapt to unsociable hours because of time zone differences in the US, Canada, and Mexico.
- The Prime Minister emphasized the importance of supporting fans and pubs, stating that allowing venues to stay open until the final whistle benefits both supporters and community hubs.
- If England progresses, their quarterfinal match would start at 10 p.m. BST, with the semifinal and final scheduled for more traditional evening times of 8 p.m. BST.
