One MP said refusing to grant a blanket extension would be ‘the worst decision since the introduction of hydration breaks’

Pubs will be forced to kick punters out at half time when England play Mexico in the early hours of Monday morning, City AM can confirm.

The Three Lions face Mexico at 1am on Monday in the World Cup round of 16 after beating the Democratic Republic of the Congo 2-1 in a nail-biting match on Wednesday

One MP said refusing to grant a blanket extension would be ‘the worst decision since the introduction of hydration breaks’

England will face Mexico next in the Round of 16 at the Fifa World Cup after beating the Democratic Republic of the Congo 2-1 on Wednesday.

16.3 million people tuned in to watch the Three Lions beat the Democratic Republic of Congo

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The announcement follows calls from MPs to allow leeway beyond the 2am extended opening hours already in place for England matches.

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PM says ‘whole country will be backing the team’ for 1am game, as licensing hours extended after fierce backlash

England face Mexico in the last-16 at the 2026 World Cup, with kick-off in Mexico City at 1am Monday. Pubs are now allowed to stay open until 5am, but what are your plans?