England fans gather in Dallas ahead of World Cup opener against Croatia
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 9:03 AM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Hundreds of England supporters congregated at the Londoner Pub in Dallas on Tuesday evening, consuming over 5,000 beers in anticipation of their team's World Cup opener against Croatia. Despite police requests to disperse due to maximum capacity, fans remained on the balcony for hours, chanting and celebrating. Captain Harry Kane expressed confidence in the team's chances, calling it one of their best opportunities for success. The event reportedly created a festive atmosphere with fans in fancy dress and adorned with St George’s flags. Many supporters expressed frustration over high costs preventing more fans from attending the tournament in the U.S.
- •Event drew hundreds of England fans at the Londoner Pub.
- •Supporters consumed over 5,000 beers during the gathering.
- •Kane stated it's a strong opportunity for the team to win.
- •Fans remained outside despite police requests to leave.
- •Organizers noted difficulties in locating fans in the U.S.
- 9:03 AMYahoo Sports — England fans force same Dallas pub to close after ‘mayhem’ at World Cup watch party
- 2:54 PMCBS News — Hundreds of England fans kicked out of Dallas bar after reportedly drinking 5,000 beers ahead of World Cup match - CBS News
- 7:56 AMYahoo Sports — England fans defy Dallas police after drinking 5000 beers on eve of World Cup opener
"England soccer fans were forced to leave a packed Dallas pub ahead of the team's World Cup opener against Croatia.
"The Londoner pub was shut down by a fire marshal just a day after boasting of selling 5000 beers to England fans
"England supporters stayed out until early on Wednesday morning following an event at the Londoner Pub in Dallas
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 9:03 AMEngland fans force same Dallas pub to close after ‘mayhem’ at World Cup watch party
The Londoner pub was shut down by a fire marshal just a day after boasting of selling 5000 beers to England fans
- CBS NewsJun 17, 2026, 2:54 PMHundreds of England fans kicked out of Dallas bar after reportedly drinking 5,000 beers ahead of World Cup match - CBS News
England soccer fans were forced to leave a packed Dallas pub ahead of the team's World Cup opener against Croatia.
- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 7:56 AMEngland fans defy Dallas police after drinking 5000 beers on eve of World Cup opener
England supporters stayed out until early on Wednesday morning following an event at the Londoner Pub in Dallas
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