Parents divided on letting children watch England's late World Cup match
Yahoo Sports • 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.
- 7:20 PMYahoo Sports — How 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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