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Starmer hints at bank holiday if England win World Cup

BBC Sport

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July 9, 2026

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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.

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GB News

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· Jul 9, 2026

POLL: Should there be a bank holiday if England win the World Cup? YOU DECIDE

Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

Metro

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· Jul 9, 2026

Keir Starmer drops huge hint over bank holiday if England win the World Cup

Keir Starmer drops huge hint over bank holiday if England win the World Cup

Daily Mail

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· Jul 8, 2026

A bank holiday for a World Cup win? Starmer is poised to grant a day off if the Three Lions bring it home

A bank holiday for a World Cup win? Starmer is poised to grant a day off if the Three Lions bring it home

Football | The Guardian

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· Jul 8, 2026

England to get bank holiday if team win World Cup, Starmer expected to announce

Prime minister understood to be poised to give England a day off should the nation’s team bring home the trophy for first time since 1966Keir Starmer is planning to announce a bank holiday if England win the World Cup, the Guardian understands, to celebrate the men’s national team finally bringing football home. Continue reading...

Times of India

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· Jul 9, 2026

Starmer hints at extra bank holiday if England lift World Cup after 60-year wait

Starmer hints at extra bank holiday if England lift World Cup after 60-year wait

GiveMeSport

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· Jul 9, 2026

Will England Get a Bank Holiday If Three Lions Win the World Cup?

The question on everyone's mind: will the government declare a bank holiday if England's 'Three Lions' lift the World Cup trophy?

BBC

· Jul 4, 2026

Lightning, hotel security and spying - issues England face in Mexico

England are booed as they arrive at their Mexico City hotel to prepare for their World Cup last-16 game against Mexico - and it's not the only issue they face.

brazilnews.net

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· Jun 22, 2026

FIFA World Cup 2026: Messi & Ronaldo lead charge as football's new kings hunt glory

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 22 (ANI): The FIFA World Cup serves up a blockbuster matchday as football's greatest icons and its brightest modern stars take centre stage within the span of 24 hours. While Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo continue their pursuit of one final World Cup triumph, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland represent the new generation determined to seize the game's biggest stage, accordi

SkySports

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England World Cup latest

England World Cup latest

Sports Mole

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· Jul 12, 2026

Chelsea leading the race for Portugal's World Cup goalkeeper Diogo Costa ahead of PSG

Under contract until 2030, a £51m release clause and Chelsea beating PSG to the race — why Porto's World Cup goalkeeper could be heading to London.

Al Arabiya English

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· Jul 12, 2026

England Fans Celebrate Victory Over Norway in London

British Fans celebrate in London after England defeated Norway to book a place in the FIFA World Cup semifinals. #England

The Olive Press

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· Jun 28, 2026

Benidorm’s British pubs are pumping through 190,000 litres of beer a day as England’s World Cup crowds keep drinking

BRITISH football fans visiting Benidorm are guzzling an astonishing 190,000 litres of beer every day as World Cup fever sends sales through the roof. Pub owners in the Costa Blanca

The Independent

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· Jul 12, 2026

Will England get a Bank Holiday if team wins the World Cup? Potential date revealed ahead of Argentina semi-final

The Friday after the World Cup final has been earmarked to potentially celebrate an England victory, it is understood

Daily Mirror

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· Jul 2, 2026

Couple's chilling warning to England fans travelling to Mexico for World Cup after 'terrifying experience'

EXCLUSIVE: Warning to England fans travelling to Mexico for the World Cup Round of 16 clash, after a British couple's 'terrifying experience' earlier in tournament

Football | Mail Online

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· Jul 1, 2026

Tottenham transfer briefing: Two Premier League wingers on shortlist, how they can afford to keep spending, why De Zerbi demanded Fernandes and Tonali and the stars heading for the exit

Tottenham transfer briefing: Two Premier League wingers on shortlist, how they can afford to keep spending, why De Zerbi demanded Fernandes and Tonali and the stars heading for the exit

FOX Sports Digital

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· Jun 21, 2026

Best Of World Cup: Top Fan Moments, From England's Rodeo Fans To Messi Duck

Welcome to America, where everything is bigger and weirder.

Drudge Report

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· Jul 2, 2026

Pubs to stay open until 5am for England match!

Pubs to stay open until 5am for England match! (First column, 2nd story, link) Related stories:WORLD CUP A RATINGS SMASH FOR FOX AND TELEMUNDO...

Anfield Watch

· Jul 8, 2026

Fabrizio Romano confirms generational player is signing for Liverpool

A generational player is coming to Liverpool and Fabrizio Romano has confirmed it. Let's be honest, this transfer window hasn't exactly gone the way Liverpool fans were hoping.It's still early and thi...

The Economic Times

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· Jul 13, 2026

India bank on Ro-Ko in ODI opener vs England

India bank on Ro-Ko in ODI opener vs England

Reuters

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· Jul 4, 2026

England World Cup squad arrives in Mexico City

Chants and booing greeted the England World Cup squad on their arrival at a Mexico City hotel ahead of the round of 16 match against Mexico. #england #worldcup #mexico

Bloomberg

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· Jul 3, 2026

Pubs to Get Short-Term World Cup Boost

UK pubs will be allowed to stay open for Monday’s early morning match, but the overall benefit of the World Cup will likely be short-lived. Bloomberg's Sam Unsed discusses on The Opening Trade. (Source: Bloomberg)

BBC Sport

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· Jul 10, 2026

England favourites to reach semis, says Norway boss

England are favourites to reach the semi-finals of the World Cup, Norway boss Stale Solbakken has told BBC Sport.

Football365

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· Jun 29, 2026

England somehow given same odds as Spain for World Cup victory

The World Cup is in full flow and England are somehow joint-third favourites with Spain now. France and Argentina are well ahead.

Football Talk

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· Jul 7, 2026

Liverpool & Man United battling to sign £43m star from Euro giants this summer - report

Liverpool and Manchester United are interested in revamping their midfields during the summer transfer window as both Premier League rivals look to add greater depth and quality having worked with very limited options last season. Italian source Tutto Sport has reported that the English giants are both keen on signing Juventus midfielder Khephren Thuram, who [] The post Liverpool Man United battling to sign £43m star from Euro giants this summer - report first appeared on Football Talk | Premier League News.

India TV News

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· Jun 23, 2026

Mohammed Kaif opens up on Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's future ahead of ODI World Cup 2027

The Indian team is all set to take on England across five T20Is and three ODI matches. One of the most exciting games, The Men in Blue will hope to put in their best performance in the games, and with the ODI World Cup 2027 looming on the horizon, many eyes are set upon whether or not Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will play in the clash.

Barca Universal

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· Jun 29, 2026

Besiktas contact superagent for 22-year-old Barcelona midfielder – report

Barcelona have been very active in the summer transfer window so far, more in terms of departures than arrivals.One player whose exit the club have been negotiating for a while now is Marc Casado. The...

Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jul 13, 2026

Transfer: Tielemans in shock move to Man Utd after Ederson deal collapses

Manchester United are in advanced talks to sign Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa. According to The Athletic, all parties are keen to finalize the transfer as soon as possible. Tielemans represented Belgium at the 2026 World Cup, where they were eliminated by Spain last weekend. The 29-year-old is now set to play his club football [] Transfer: Tielemans in shock move to Man Utd after Ederson deal collapses

Vanguard News

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· Jul 8, 2026

England fan who used life savings to take grandad to World Cup gets refunded

An England supporter who gave up his house deposit to take his grandfather to the 2026 FIFA World Cup has received an unexpected financial boost after a company reimbursed the entire £10,000 he spent on the once-in-a-lifetime trip. The post England fan who used life savings to take grandad to World Cup gets refunded appeared first on Vanguard News.

OneFootball

· Jul 12, 2026

The absolute elite! Why these will be the best World Cup semis ever

The semifinal matches at this World Cup are already shaping up to be absolute blockbusters, with France facing Spain and Argentina taking on England. The biggest football stars will go head-to-head, a...

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