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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Maira Butt

Pubs and police prepare for late-night England match after last-minute FIFA U-turn

Britain is bracing itself for England’s World Cup last-16 clash against Mexico, which is set to take place in the early hours of Monday morning.

After a dramatic back-and-forth amid reports the game could be brought forward due to weather concerns, FIFA U-turned and announced it would go ahead as originally planned on Monday at 1am BST.

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