Open accessibility guideSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerAdvertisementNationalPubs and licenced venues around Victoria will be allowed to stay open all night on Friday into Saturday so Socceroos fans can watch the do-or-die World Cup clash with Egypt.Updated July 2, 2026 — 7:25pm,first published 7:22pmLoadingLatest in VideosVideo icon3:57Record rainfall dumped on South AustraliaVideo icon1:49Two arrested after climbing to the top of Empire State BuildingVideo icon2:15Prominent Jewish human rights lawyer takes to the stand at royal commissionVideo icon1:11Cleaner accused of assaulting student faces courtAdvertisementTwitterFacebookInstagramRSSOur SitesThe AgeThe Sydney Morning HeraldBrisbane TimesWAtodayThe Australian Financial Reviewnine.com.auDriveClassifiedsTributesPlace your adThe AgeContact & supportAdvertise with usNewslettersAccessibility guideSitemapPhoto salesPurchase front pagesContent licensingWork with usTerms of usePrivacy policyPress CouncilCharter of Editorial IndependenceAI Editorial GuidelinesProducts & ServicesSubscription packagesMy accountSubscriber FAQsDelivery statusToday’s PaperGood Food GuideDaily PuzzlesCopyright © 2026Subscribe
Victoria extends trading hours for Socceroos’ World Cup clash with Egypt
Pubs and licenced venues around Victoria will be allowed to stay open all night on Friday into Saturday so Socceroos fans can watch the do-or-die World Cup clash with Egypt.













