Fans Gather Despite Early Kick-Off
Devoted England fans gathered at St James' STACK in Newcastle city centre to watch the decisive World Cup knockout match against Mexico. Rain and thunderstorms postponed kick-off until 2am, but supporters staved off sleep to cheer on the team.
Extended Opening Hours for 'Super Sunday'
The STACK extended its opening hours as part of 'Super Sunday', showing Brazil vs Norway at 9pm before the main event. Over in Whitley Bay, staff at The Rockcliffe Arms donned England tops as they served punters ahead of kick-off.
Government Allows Late-Night Opening
Pubs across England and Wales were able to stay open until 5am, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced on Thursday. MPs had called for leeway beyond the 2am extended pub opening hours already in place for England matches during the Football World Cup.
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