"The Home Office had already ruled that pubs could open beyond their usual hours around some matches, to take account of the wide range of kick-off times at the tournament, which is being played in the US, Canada and Mexico this June and July."
"The latest announcement means pubs can stay open until 01:00 BST for England or Scotland matches in the knockout stages that kick off between 17:00 and 21:00 and until 02:00 for kick-offs between 21:00 and 22:00."
"Alcohol licensing is a devolved issue in Scotland - and individual local authorities are considering their own extensions for licensed venues, dealing in particular with the knotty problem that the side's opening match against Haiti is one of the tournament's 02:00 BST kick-offs."
The government has updated licensing rules in England and Wales, allowing pubs to stay open later for World Cup matches involving England or Scotland. Pubs can now operate until 01:00 BST for matches kicking off between 17:00 and 21:00, and until 02:00 for those starting between 21:00 and 22:00. This change applies to specific knockout stage matches, enhancing the viewing experience for fans. In Scotland, local authorities are considering their own licensing extensions due to different kick-off times.
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