Pub landlords are waiting to learn whether England’s early hours World Cup kick off against Mexico will move forward because of the risk of weather disruption.
The start of the clash at the Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, is currently scheduled for 6pm local time on Sunday, which is 1am on Monday in the UK.
But talks are under way between the game’s governing body Fifa and the two teams about moving the game forward due to possible storm conditions in Mexico’s capital city.
Multiple reports suggested an earlier kick off time of 12pm in Mexico, meaning 7pm on Sunday in the UK, was being considered.
The Football Association has yet to receive confirmation of whether the start of the game will be moved, despite the fact that kick-off time would be less than 48 hours away.
Sir Keir Starmer announced on Thursday that pubs across England and Wales will be able to stay open late for the round-of-16 match.
MPs had called for leeway beyond the 2am extended pub opening hours already in place for England matches during the football World Cup.
The blanket extension means individual pubs do not need to apply for extended hours.
The timing of the decision was criticised by the National Police Chiefs’ Council, who said the “late announcement” meant forces having to adapt plans and take officers away from communities.
Greene King said more than 600 pubs across England will be staying open late to show the match and Marston’s said more than 400 will be open late.
Stonegate Group said 610 Craft Union, 182 managed sites and hundreds of leased and tenanted pubs will be opening late, and Fuller’s said 30 pubs were planning to stay open as of Friday afternoon.
Meanwhile, schools around the country said they will allow pupils to start late on Monday so that they can watch the match.
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