- England fans face a sleep dilemma ahead of the World Cup match against Mexico, which kicks off at 1 am, despite the government allowing pubs to stay open until 5 am.
- For those who are not natural night owls, sleep experts advise against staying up to watch the late-night game, recommending fans record it instead due to potential negative impacts such as grogginess, increased hunger, and short memory lapses.
- For those determined to watch, experts suggest taking a 20 to 30-minute 'power nap' in the afternoon, ideally before 4 pm, focusing on rest rather than deep sleep.
- Professor Charlie Pedlar recommends fans 'bank' sleep by going to bed early in the nights leading up to the match, emphasising that sleep loss is risky for health.
- Experts also caution against letting children or teenagers stay up to watch the game, instead suggesting families make Sunday evening special with football-themed activities.
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