Late-night England-Mexico World Cup clash prompts pubs open, schools flex hours, police on alert

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Pubs in England and Wales can stay open until 05:00 BST to broadcast England’s 1am World Cup last-16 match with Mexico, while schools are urged to be flexible for late-night viewing. Police will deploy extra officers and conduct more breath-testing to deter disorder and drink-driving, with a no-spoiler BBC rerun planned and officials advising parents to balance celebrations with Monday morning schooling as FIFA weighs scheduling changes for the game.
- Pubs, schools and police prepare for England match BBC
- Mexico-England World Cup match will reportedly proceed as scheduled despite inclement weather Yahoo Sports
- 'Start work at 11' - but will other bosses be as flexible over England's 1am match? BBC
- England fans can drink till 5 a.m. for Mexico World Cup game after government intervenes NBC News
- England v Mexico kicks off at 1am in the UK. How are fans planning to watch it? - The Athletic The New York Times
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