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Government rules out extending pub hours for England v Mexico game
Thursday, July 2, 2026
England's World Cup match against Mexico on Sunday is scheduled to kick off at 1am. The match falls outside the parameters of recent changes to licensing laws in England. Pubs will not be permitted to extend their hours for the game under current regulations.
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