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UK Considers Late Pub Hours for 2026 World Cup

12/5/2025

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The UK government is considering extending pub opening hours for the 2026 World Cup, hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, allowing England and Wales pubs to stay open until 01:00 for semi-finals and finals if the home nations reach the quarter-finals.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood proposed the change.
The government has launched a six-week public consultation, with responses due in January.

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The UK government is considering extending pub opening hours for the 2026 World Cup, hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, allowing England and Wales pubs to stay open until 01:00 for semi-finals and finals if the home nations reach the quarter-finals.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood proposed the change.
The government has launched a six-week public consultation, with responses due in January.