- Hundreds of England football supporters gathered at the Londoner Pub in Dallas, consuming over 5,000 beers ahead of the Three Lions' World Cup opener against Croatia.
- The pub was closed early, just before 10 pm, after reaching maximum capacity with only two security guards on duty, despite fans defying requests to disperse.
- Many supporters remained on the pub's balcony for hours after its closure, leading to a significant Dallas Police Department presence, though officers eventually moved away.
- England captain Harry Kane expressed confidence in the team's chances, stating it is "one of the best opportunities we will have as a team to win it."
- Organiser John Gallivan highlighted the challenges of coordinating fans in the vast US and criticised FIFA for pricing out many regular supporters from attending the tournament.
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