Can you watch every England World Cup 2026 match in a pub?

The World Cup is now into the knockout stages, and England are still alive after Harry Kane rescued them from the brink of elimination against DR Congo in the round of 32.

Given the exorbitant price of tickets – not to mention the cost of travelling – many fans who would have loved to head across the Atlantic to catch the World Cup finals in person have been watching along on TV in pubs and bars across the United Kingdom.

So far, all England matches have been on at a reasonable time, but that will change this weekend when they take on Mexico at 1 am UK time in the early hours of Monday morning.

Can you still watch every Three Lions World Cup 2026 game in a pub? Read on as Football Ground Guide covers all you need to know.

Route to the final

England's knockout round kick-off times (UK time):

• Round of 16 – Match 92: Monday, July 6, Mexico City, Mexico (1:00am)  
• Quarter-final – Match 99: Saturday, July 11, Miami, USA (10:00pm)
• Semi-final – Match 102: Wednesday, July 15, Atlanta, USA (8:00pm)

Before the tournament, the UK government changed the rules on pub closing times. The initial rule meant that pubs would be allowed to remain open until 2am, but this has since been extended further ahead of England's round of 16 clash with Mexico.

On Sunday night, pubs in England will have a special license to remain open until 4am, allowing England fansto enjoy the match in their local boozer with family and friends.

World Cup 2026 Third Place Playoff (UK time):

• Third Place Playoff – Match 103: Saturday, July 18, Miami, USA (10:00pm)

If Thomas Tuchel's side fall short and end up in the Third Place Playoff on July 18, fans will able to stay in the pub until 2:00 am.

World Cup 2026 Final (UK time):

• Final – Match 104: Sunday, July 19, New Jersey, USA (8:00pm)

The 2026 World Cup final kicking off at 8:00pm will enable supporters to stay at the pub until 1:00am, either celebrating or commiserating with fellow Three Lions fans on what could be a night to remember for England.