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- The UK government updated licensing rules to let pubs in England and Wales extend opening hours during the World Cup.
- Pubs may stay open until 01:00 BST for matches starting 17:00–21:00, and until 02:00 for later kick-offs, according to Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood.
- The World Cup will take place in June across the US, Canada, and Mexico, with matches scheduled in various time zones.
