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UK pubs may stay open until 2am during 2026 World Cup knockout games if UK teams qualify, thanks to temporary licence extensions.
Starting June 11, UK pubs may stay open until 2am during the 2026 FIFA World Cup if England, Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland reach the knockout stage.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood approved temporary licence extensions to accommodate late kick-offs due to time differences with the US, Canada, and Mexico hosts.
Pubs can apply for licences allowing closures until 1am for most knockout games and until 2am for 10pm kick-offs.
The policy, expanded from initial quarter-final only consideration, aims to let fans enjoy matches without leaving early.
England and Scotland have already qualified, while Wales or Northern Ireland may join via playoffs.
The British Beer and Pub Association praised the move for supporting pubs, jobs, and community spirit.
Los pubs del Reino Unido pueden permanecer abiertos hasta las 2 de la mañana durante los partidos eliminatorios de la Copa Mundial de 2026 si los equipos del Reino Unido califican, gracias a extensiones temporales de licencias.