在2026年世界杯淘汰赛中, 如果英国球队有资格, 英国的酒吧可以一直开放到凌晨2点, UK pubs may stay open until 2am during 2026 World Cup knockout games if UK teams qualify, thanks to temporary licence extensions.

从6月11日起, 如果英格兰、苏格兰、威尔士或北爱尔兰达到淘汰阶段, 英国的酒吧可以在2026年国际足联世界杯赛期间开放到凌晨2点。 Starting June 11, UK pubs may stay open until 2am during the 2026 FIFA World Cup if England, Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland reach the knockout stage. 内政大臣沙巴纳·马哈穆德(Shabana Mahmood)批准了临时许可证延期,以适应由于与美国、加拿大和墨西哥东道国的时间差而导致的延迟启动。 Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood approved temporary licence extensions to accommodate late kick-offs due to time differences with the US, Canada, and Mexico hosts. 俱乐部可以申请许可证,允许大多数淘汰赛的关闭时间到上午1时,允许关闭时间到上午1时,允许晚上10点的关闭时间到下午2时。 Pubs can apply for licences allowing closures until 1am for most knockout games and until 2am for 10pm kick-offs. 该政策从最初的季度终赛考虑范围扩大,目的是让球迷享受比赛,不早早离开。 The policy, expanded from initial quarter-final only consideration, aims to let fans enjoy matches without leaving early. 英格兰和苏格兰已经具备资格,威尔士或北爱尔兰可通过季后赛加入。 England and Scotland have already qualified, while Wales or Northern Ireland may join via playoffs. 英国啤酒和酒类协会赞扬了支持酒吧、工作和社区精神的举动。 The British Beer and Pub Association praised the move for supporting pubs, jobs, and community spirit.