Pubs and police brace for England-Mexico 1am kick-off after Fifa U-turn
Summary
The England vs. Mexico World Cup match will start at 1:00 AM BST as originally planned, after FIFA decided not to move the game earlier due to weather concerns. The game will finish around 3:00 AM, leading to extended pub hours and special preparations by businesses and emergency services in England.Key Facts
- The England vs. Mexico match is set to kick off at 1:00 AM BST (18:00 local time in Mexico City).
- FIFA originally planned to move the kick-off six hours earlier to avoid thunderstorms but reversed the decision.
- The match will finish around 3:00 AM BST at the earliest.
- UK pubs will be allowed to stay open until 5:00 AM to show the game.
- Over 3,000 England fans are expected to attend the match at Mexico City's Azteca Stadium, which holds 87,000 people.
- Some fans had already made travel plans and financial commitments based on the original kick-off time.
- The Football Association and security officials have been preparing for the event due to previous incidents in Mexico City.
- Some pub chains like Greene King will stay open late, while others like Wetherspoons will mostly not extend hours.
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