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England fans skip sleep for World Cup drama as thrilling win over Mexico smashes BBC viewing records
England fans stayed up into the early hours to watch the Three Lions’ thrilling 3-2 win over Mexico
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Daily Express
· Jul 6, 2026
Mexico City weather RECAP: England World Cup game delayed as thunderstorms batter city
England fans are in for an even later night than first thought, as storms delayed the Three Lion's World Cup match against Mexico.
Metro
· Jul 3, 2026
England fans face even later bedtime as thunderstorms could delay World Cup clash
England fans face even later bedtime as thunderstorms could delay World Cup clash
SkySports
Pubs allowed to stay open until 5am for England's World Cup clash vs Mexico
England are through to the last-16 of the 2026 World Cup - but their clash against Mexico will not kick-off until 1am UK time.
The New Zealand Herald
· Jul 11, 2026
England v Norway: Live updates from the Fifa World Cup quarter-finals
England v Norway: Live updates from the Fifa World Cup quarter-finals
Daily Dot
· Jul 6, 2026
Mexico Fans Blast Horns and Fireworks Outside England’s Hotel Overnight Before World Cup Match — England Scored Twice in Two Minutes
Mexico fans gathered outside England's team hotel overnight trying to disrupt sleep, but England won the World Cup match 3-2. Sign up to receive the Daily Dot’s Internet Insider newsletter for urgent news from the frontline of online. The post Mexico Fans Blast Horns and Fireworks Outside England’s Hotel Overnight Before World Cup Match — England Scored Twice in Two Minutes appeared first on The Daily Dot.
The Standard
· Jul 6, 2026
World Cup games today: UK kick-off times and TV channel for every last-16 match
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Related coverage for "England fans skip sleep for World Cup drama as thrilling win over Mexico smashes BBC viewing records": Daily Express — Mexico City weather RECAP: England World Cup game delayed as thunderstorms batter city. Metro — England fans face even later bedtime as thunderstorms could delay World Cup clash. SkySports — Pubs allowed to stay open until 5am for England's World Cup clash vs Mexico. The New Zealand Herald — England v Norway: Live updates from the Fifa World Cup quarter-finals. Daily Dot — Mexico Fans Blast Horns and Fireworks Outside England’s Hotel Overnight Before World Cup Match — England Scored Twice in Two Minutes. The Standard — World Cup games today: UK kick-off times and TV channel for every last-16 match