Starmer suggests bank holiday if England wins World Cup
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 1:25 AM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has hinted at a potential extra bank holiday for England if the national team secures victory in the World Cup. England is set to play Norway in the quarter-finals on July 8, with the final scheduled for July 19 in New Jersey. Starmer commented on the bank holiday idea, stating, "I think I don't want to jinx it, but ask me again if we get to the final." The proposed holiday would likely fall on July 24, should England win. England must first advance through the quarter-finals, semifinals, and then the final to make this holiday a reality.
- •England faces Norway in the quarter-finals on July 8.
- •The World Cup final will occur on July 19 in New Jersey.
- •A proposed bank holiday would be on July 24 if England wins.
- •Starmer may attend the final, affecting a planned transition of power.
- 1:25 AMBBC Sport — Starmer hints at bank holiday if England win World Cup
"The prime minister says he does not want to "jinx it" but "ask me again if we get to the final".
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- Europa League•Jul 9, 2026, 8:00 AMWill Aston Villa consider a huge bid for Ezri Konsa amidst Arsenal interest?
- FIFA World Cup•Jul 9, 2026, 7:55 AMBarcelona superstar Lamine Yamal calls Real Madrid veteran ‘one of the best in the world’
- EPL•Jul 9, 2026, 7:55 AMArsenal, Tottenham, Newcastle, Aston Villa and Crystal Palace keeping tabs on RB Leipzig wing wizard
- EPL•Jul 9, 2026, 7:55 AMReport: Liverpool facing major competition to sign midfielder
- Soccer•Jul 9, 2026, 7:50 AMCould Morocco become a football powerhouse?
- EPL•Jul 9, 2026, 7:50 AM‘99% sure’ – Lewis Steele is almost certain Liverpool will do one thing in summer transfer window
