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Dallas Bar Closed After $40K England Fans' Beer Binge

6/18/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Police shut down a Dallas bar after England’s opening World Cup match sparked a $40,000 beer binge.
England beat Croatia 4-2 in the Group L opener at Dallas Stadium on June 17, 2026.
Luka Modric captained Croatia in his fifth World Cup, his 199th appearance, while Petar Musa debuted and scored.
The England Supporters' Travel Club sold 4,022 tickets and UK police expect 12,000-15,000 English fans per group-stage game.

History

Historical Context

English fan disorder resurfaced in June 2026 when police shut a Dallas bar, echoing earlier crowd-control challenges. Local authorities now bear greater liability under the decentralized model. Because the 2026 World Cup shifted most safety costs to local host committees—receiving $625 million in federal security funding—FIFA, national associations and cities now impose stricter ticket allocations and behavioral codes.

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Story summary

Police shut down a Dallas bar after England’s opening World Cup match sparked a $40,000 beer binge.
England beat Croatia 4-2 in the Group L opener at Dallas Stadium on June 17, 2026.
Luka Modric captained Croatia in his fifth World Cup, his 199th appearance, while Petar Musa debuted and scored.
The England Supporters' Travel Club sold 4,022 tickets and UK police expect 12,000-15,000 English fans per group-stage game.

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