England vs Mexico: 1am Kick-off, 5am Licenses
Government extends hours for the Azteca clash as England face Mexico at 1am on a Monday.
England’s World Cup Round of 16 clash against Mexico will kick off at 1am UK time at the legendary Estadio Azteca, forcing the government to intervene on licensing laws to accommodate the schedule. The match, a critical knockout stage encounter, pits Gareth Southgate’s side against a resilient Mexican team in a venue that has decided global finals before, but the time zone difference creates a significant hurdle for domestic viewership. To mitigate the disruption of a Monday morning start, the government has enacted special measures to extend pub licensing hours across the country until 5am.
