UK Extends Pub Hours 30 Minutes Past Final Whistle for England-Norway Quarter-Final
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Updated · bbc.co.uk · Jul 11
UK Extends Pub Hours 30 Minutes Past Final Whistle for England-Norway Quarter-Final
3 articles · Updated · bbc.co.uk · Jul 11
Summary
England and Wales pubs can stay open until 30 minutes after the final whistle in Saturday’s England-Norway World Cup quarter-final, replacing an earlier cutoff of 02:00 BST.
The Home Office said the change guarantees fans can watch the full match even if the 22:00 BST kickoff in Miami is delayed by extreme heat or other weather disruption.
That follows England’s 2 July match against Mexico, which started an hour late after heavy rain and reported lightning caused confusion over FIFA’s scheduling.
The blanket extension also covers any further England matches, potentially including the final, so venues will not need to apply individually for later hours.
Heat has been a recurring issue at the U.S.-Canada-Mexico tournament, where FIFA has already introduced mandatory hydration breaks in each half.