World Cup 2026: How late are London pubs staying open to screen the games?

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The World Cup 2026 is nearly here, promising a festival of football on a scale never seen before.

With the tournament being hosted in the USA, Mexico and Canada, all the matches will kick off between 5pm and 2am UK time. While most footy fans will be pleased that the games are outside of normal working hours, the late kick-offs pose a challenge for people keen to soak in the atmosphere in a pub.

England fans watching football in the pub (Chris Radburn/PA)

England fans watching football in the pub (Chris Radburn/PA)

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Luckily, the government has confirmed national licensing extensions for pubs showing home nation’s games during…

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