Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleEngland fans face a sleep dilemma ahead of the World Cup match against Mexico, which kicks off at 1 am, despite the government allowing pubs to stay open until 5 am. For those who are not natural night owls, sleep experts advise against staying up to watch the late-night game, recommending fans record it instead due to potential negative impacts such as grogginess, increased hunger, and short memory lapses. For those determined to watch, experts suggest taking a 20 to 30-minute 'power nap' in the afternoon, ideally before 4 pm, focusing on rest rather than deep sleep. Professor Charlie Pedlar recommends fans 'bank' sleep by going to bed early in the nights leading up to the match, emphasising that sleep loss is risky for health. Experts also caution against letting children or teenagers stay up to watch the game, instead suggesting families make Sunday evening special with football-themed activities. In fullThe 20-minute trick that could help England fans stay up to watch Mexico World Cup tieMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Staying up to watch the England v Mexico game? Sleep experts offer their advice
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleEngland fans face a sleep dilemma ahead of the World Cup match against Mexico, which kicks off at 1 am, despite the government allowing pubs to stay open until 5 am. For those who are not natural night owls, sleep experts advise against staying up to watch the late-night game, recommending fans record it instead due to potential negative impacts such as grogginess, increased hunger, and short memory lapses. For those determined to watch, experts suggest taking a 20 to 30-minute 'power nap' in the afternoon, ideally before 4 pm, focusing on rest rather than deep sleep. Professor Charlie Pedlar recommends fans 'bank' sleep by going to bed early in the nights leading up to the match, emphasising that sleep loss is risky for health. Experts also caution against letting children or teenagers stay up to watch the game, instead suggesting families make Sunday evening special with football-themed activities. In fullThe 20-minute trick that could help England fans stay up to watch Mexico World Cup tieMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
