Councils in England are considering whether pubs can open later for England’s World Cup Round of 16 match against Mexico. Multiple outlets report that the decision relates to local authority licensing and opening-time rules for premises planning to show the game. England’s next fixture comes after the team beats the Democratic Republic of the Congo 2-1 in a match played on Wednesday, setting up the Round of 16 meeting with Mexico. One outlet specifies the kick-off time for the England–Mexico game as 1am on Monday, meaning the match falls outside typical late-night hours for some venues. Ahead of the match, councils are expected to provide guidance on whether licensed pubs can extend their opening times to accommodate supporters watching the game. The reporting is consistent that the outcome depends on each council’s approach to permissions and licensing enforcement, rather than on a single national rule.