Reports say the number of football-related incidents linked to the World Cup is increasing, with one outlet citing more than 2,300 incidents recorded. The reports connect the rise in disorder to changes in how long pubs remain open on match nights. One account says Sir Keir Starmer allows pubs to stay open until as late as 5am for matches, including England’s Round of 16 game against Mexico, framing this policy as a way to manage crowds around late games. However, the same coverage also points to closures occurring later than expected or ahead of time as a factor behind more reported violence and disruption. Across the available information, the central points are that World Cup-related gatherings are associated with a higher incident count, and that opening-hours rules for pubs—particularly those affecting late-night match viewing—are presented as relevant to public-order outcomes. The reporting does not provide full methodological detail on how incidents are counted, who records them, or how many specific venues or cities are involved.