Can pubs stay open late for World Cup matches?

Can pubs stay open late for World Cup matches?3 hours agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJoe Skirkowski,West of EnglandandJames Diamond,West of EnglandJon Rowley/ShutterstockEngland's group games kick off as late as 22:00 BSTA football World Cup like no other begins on Thursday, with games across the United States, Mexico and Canada kicking off all through the night for UK viewers.England's group games against Croatia, Ghana and Panama start at either 21:00 or 22:00 BST, but other countries' matches will begin at times including midnight, 03:00 or 02:00 - including Scotland's opening match against Haiti on Sunday. For many fans, watching together in pubs and bars is a key part of the tournament.But with kick‑off times stretching late into the night, questions remain about opening hours, licensing rules and public safety.What time are the World Cup matches on in the UK?The opening game of the tournament sees Mexico taking on South Africa at 20:00 BST, but the tournament's second game kicks off seven hours later at 03:00 when South Korea play Czechia.The games then come thick and fast, with as many as five happening in one day, some starting as early 05:00 or as late as midnight.The most anti-social England game in the group stage starts at 22:00, but if the Three Lions reach the Round of 16, the way the draw works means that match - on Monday 6 July - will kick off at 01:00.Scottish fans should prepare for later bedtimes, with group matches against Brazil and Morocco both scheduled for 23:00 starts, after the 02:00 game against Haiti. Details of all games are available on BBC Sport.Can pubs stay open late for World Cup games?PROSPECT BUILDINGBristol's Prospect Building hopes the World Cup will create a 'festival vibe'Venues across the West of England are preparing for the challenge.Bristol's Prospect Building is planning to show every England game possible.General manager Hope Nolan said: "We'll be screening [...