Parents divided on letting children watch England's late World Cup match
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 7:20 PM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
England's round of 16 World Cup match against Mexico starts at 01:00 BST on Monday. Coach Thomas Tuchel encouraged parents to allow their children to stay up for the game despite concerns about school attendance the following day. Some parents are in favor, while teachers and students face logistical challenges. Several schools, including Malmesbury Church of England Primary, plan to show match replays the next morning, aiming to let students experience the game together.
- •Match kicks off at 01:00 BST on Monday.
- •Tuchel suggests parents excuse children from school to watch.
- •Schools face pressure to adjust schedules for match viewings.
- •Some parents back the idea of allowing kids to stay up late.
- •Malmesbury Church of England Primary to show match replay at 07:00.
- 6:00 AMThe Guardian Sport — Pull an all-nighter? How parents, schools, fans and police plan to cope with England’s 1am kick-off
- 7:20 PMYahoo Sports — How young fans and parents will tackle England's late night World Cup clash
"Popular national pastimes of drinking and football will make post-Mexico Monday a day of sore heads and sleepy children England are through to the round of 16 in the World Cup and, as is customary in the run-up to a major international footballing fixture, the country may be losing its mind. Because piled on top of the 60 years of hurt for the men’s team, England fans have another obstacle to overcome with the forthcoming fixture: a gruelling kick-off time of 1am BST. Continue reading...
"England's must-win match against Mexico kicks off at 01:00BST on Monday - disco naps and spoiler-free recaps may be needed.
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External links- The Guardian SportJul 4, 2026, 6:00 AMPull an all-nighter? How parents, schools, fans and police plan to cope with England’s 1am kick-off
Popular national pastimes of drinking and football will make post-Mexico Monday a day of sore heads and sleepy children England are through to the round of 16 in the World Cup and, as is customary in the run-up to a major international footballing fixture, the country may be losing its mind. Because piled on top of the 60 years of hurt for the men’s team, England fans have another obstacle to overcome with the forthcoming fixture: a gruelling kick-off time of 1am BST. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsJul 2, 2026, 7:20 PMHow young fans and parents will tackle England's late night World Cup clash
England's must-win match against Mexico kicks off at 01:00BST on Monday - disco naps and spoiler-free recaps may be needed.
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