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Pubs in England face a rule change in 2026 - with plans for them to open until 1am for the World Cup. In a boost for struggling and hard-hit boozers, pubs will get extended opening times if England reach the quarters, semis or final of next summer’s World Cup.

The World Cup takes place in North America, across the US, Canada and Mexico. And Labour Party Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is proposing to extend opening hours.

Kick-off times will be confirmed on Saturday and may be at 5pm, 8pm, 11pm and 2am UK time. A six-week government consultation kicks off today about opening pubs until 1am — for matches kicking off at 9pm or earlier.

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