Sir Keir Starmer delivered a last-minute boost to pubs, bars, and football enthusiasts by extending licensing hours until 5am for England’s World Cup knockout match against Mexico. The outgoing Prime Minister streamlined the process by eliminating the need for venues to seek special council permissions or Temporary Event Notices, allowing numerous establishments to operate late into the night.

As England faces Mexico in a high-stakes last 16 match at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, kicking off at 1am UK time, thousands of pubs are expected to stay open for the event. However, fans eager to watch the game on a big screen need to plan ahead due to potential closures of some venues.

With police bracing for potential issues following the sudden announcement, football supporters are strategizing where to watch the game as England takes on the formidable Mexican team. While only a handful of Wetherspoon’s pubs will be open, Greene King and various independent and chain pubs, including Boxpark, Young’s, and Fuller, Smith & Turner, will welcome customers for the match.

Several pubs across the UK have confirmed their opening for the England vs Mexico game on Monday morning, providing fans with options to enjoy the anticipated clash.