England fans have World Cup party shut down at overcrowded Dallas pub

FootballSports
18 Jun 2026 • 5:15 PM MYT
The Independent
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England fans have World Cup party shut down at overcrowded Dallas pub

  • A Dallas pub, The Londoner, was ordered to close by a fire marshal during England's World Cup celebrations due to extreme overcrowding and
  • The closure occurred just one day after the pub had boasted of selling over 5,000 beers to jubilant England supporters, becoming a central hub for fans.
  • The pub issued a statement lamenting the
  • Police officers were called to the scene to clear the premises, with reports indicating that only two security guards were on duty despite the massive influx of fans, leading to the venue exceeding its maximum capacity.
  • Despite the disruption and property damage, The Londoner informed customers it planned to reopen its doors the following day, Thursday, at 11 am.

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