England have advanced to the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup after a 2-1 victory over DR Congo at Atlanta Stadium. Thomas Tuchel's squad will now face Mexico in Mexico City on Monday, July 6, with a 1am kick-off time. The match is expected to end around 3am if no extra time or penalties are required.
Late-Night Licensing Restrictions
While many pubs were granted extended hours for the World Cup, current rules allow venues to stay open only until 1am for knockout matches kicking off between 5pm and 9pm, and until 2am for matches starting between 9pm and 10pm. As a result, only venues with late-night licences can screen the England vs Mexico match. The Manchester Evening News has compiled a list of confirmed venues.
We Are Football Festival at Freight Island
One of Europe's largest World Cup fan zones, the We Are Football Festival at Freight Island, will screen the match. Powered by 4TheFans, the venue features anti-glare screens, a high-quality sound system, live entertainment, and food and drink stalls. Doors open at 10pm. Tickets start from £4.50 for general admission, with premium, VIP, and family options available. Freight Island is located at 11 Baring Street, Manchester, M1 2PZ.
Diecast World Cup Nights
Diecast on Ducie Street will host World Cup Nights for the England vs Mexico game, featuring massive screens, DJs, quizzes, and competitions. Doors open at 11pm, and tickets start from £5.90 (including booking fee), with standing, student, and accessibility tickets available, as well as VIP tables. Diecast is at 51 Ducie Street, Manchester, M1 2JQ.
BOX Deansgate
Sports bar BOX on Deansgate, with over 20 TV screens, will also screen the match. It offers match-day food and drink, and free table booking. BOX is at 125 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 2BY.
More venues may be confirmed closer to the match date; this list will be updated as details emerge.
