Should pubs be allowed to open at 1am for England games?

England faces a 1am kick-off in the 2026 World Cup round of 16 on 6 July against Mexico. Government blanket licensing extensions allow pubs to stay open until 1am for 5-9pm kick-offs or 2am for later ones, but this match falls outside the standard rules. Pubs must apply individually for Temporary Event Notices from local councils to remain open later, with many scrambling for approval while others plan to close at normal hours.