Millions of England supporters are expected to leave work early to watch England’s first World Cup knockout match against DR Congo. Coverage anticipates a large mass viewing event beginning at the 5pm kick-off, with fans directed to TV screens rather than stadiums. One report forecasts that drink sales tied to the match could reach 3.5 million gallons of beer, equating to about 28 million pints, during the period surrounding kick-off. The same article describes the viewing and drinking expectations as a combined social and consumption trend linked to the timing of the game and the expected scale of public attention. The information emphasizes the estimated quantities of beer consumption and the likelihood of early work exits to accommodate match viewing. Aside from these projections, no further match details, official ticketing information, or corroborating figures from other outlets are provided in the supplied text.