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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Hilary Osborne

Can I take the day off for England’s World Cup game – and what if I’m late for work?

Fans wait to watch England v Panama in a pub
Many pubs will be allowed to open until 5am to show the England v Mexico World Cup match. Photograph: Scott Heppell/AFP/Getty Images

Whether it’s all over or another step closer to home on Monday morning, the usual back-to-work rush hour could be more sluggish than usual. The timing of the Mexico v England game – a 1am kick-off, and the prospect that it could go on until almost 4am if it goes to penalties – means that for many workers choosing to watch the match there will be not much opportunity for a sleep before the alarm goes off.

Can I take the day off?

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