Starmer rejects Tuchel's school day-off request for Mexico match
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 2:03 PM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
Keir Starmer announced that children are expected to attend school on Monday morning, despite the England match against Mexico scheduled for 1am UK time. Following England's qualification for the next round of the World Cup, head coach Thomas Tuchel suggested parents allow their children to skip school to watch the game, which could stretch until at least 3am. Education minister Jacqui Smith recommended a 'disco nap' on Sunday to ensure students are rested. The match is drawing significant interest as England seeks to advance further in the tournament.
- •England will face Mexico at 1am UK time.
- •Starmer insists children must be in school Monday morning.
- •Tuchel urges parents to let kids skip school for the match.
- •Smith recommends a nap to help students stay awake.
- 2:03 PMThe Guardian Sport — Starmer vetoes Tuchel’s day-off-school proposal after 1am match against Mexico
"Education minister Jacqui Smith suggests disco nap on Sunday so everyone is fresh as a daisy on Monday Keir Starmer wants children up and ready for school on Monday morning regardless of the England game being played at 1am UK time. After England qualified for the next round of the World Cup on Wednesday evening after their win against the Democratic Republic of the Congo , the head coach, Thomas Tuchel, urged parents to let their children bunk off school so they could stay up to watch the match against Mexico. Play could last until at least 3am. Continue reading...
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