Words by ITV News Producer Jennifer Mawby
The Three Lions were victorious on Wednesday night, defeating DR Congo 2-1, thanks to two late goals by captain Harry Kane.
England are now one step closer to World Cup glory, but their next challenge is to beat Mexico at the Azteca stadium, in Mexico City.
But this kick-off is not at the sociable after-work hours of 5pm, but rather in the early hours of Monday, at 1am UK time.
Will pubs stay open late for the match?
Yes, Starmer announced on Thursday that pubs will be allowed to stay open until 5am for Monday morning's England v Mexico match, giving fans the opportunity to "celebrate until the final whistle".
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said: "Football might be coming home but we're making sure fans don't have to."Pubs staying open til the final whistle is good news for supporters and good news for the pubs and venues that bring our communities together.
"The whole country will be backing the team. Come on England!"
The Home Office had previously tweaked licensing laws to allow pubs which usually stop serving alcohol at 11pm to continue pouring pints until 2am, during World Cup fixtures. However, this amendment had only applied to matches kicking off between 9pm and 10pm.
This new change removes the need for individual premises in England and Wales to apply for extended hours.
Where can fans watch the game?
Now, fans will have a great variety of options on where to watch the game.
Watch parties will also take place at venues like Boxpark in London and Liverpool, and Freight Island in Manchester.
Will schools close?
The government has not announced a blanket rule on whether schools will be shut or opening late on Monday, but some schools around the country are allowing pupils to start late so that children stay up to watch the match.
England manager Thomas Tuchel encouraged families to let children stay up to watch the match as he spoke after the side's win on Wednesday.
"Write an excuse for school and let them watch football," Tuchel said during the press conference.
"Thereâs so much school to go to, but the World Cup is every four years. Let them watch."
However, Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson on Thursday said she does not believe watching the match necessarily means children need to miss school.
Schools in London, Salford and County Durham have extended register or pushed the start of lesson times on Monday to help children who plan to stay up late to catch the match.
Annfield Plain Infant School in Stanley, Co Durham, said register will be kept open until 10am instead of the usual 9am.
Lessons at St Patrickâs RC High School in Salford will not start until 10am, although the school will open as normal at 8.30am to supervise children.
Oaks Park High School in Carshalton, Sutton, south London, said students should arrive at school by 9.45am.
Bridget Phillipson, however, said she believed young people, depending on their age, could watch the match and still make it into lessons.
âItâs a late game, but children can be in school the next day,â she said.
Asked if she believed children can both watch the game and still make it into school, she said: âWell, I think they can, yes, but itâs for parents to decide how they manage this, and of course, it depends on the age of your children and how they feel.
âBut this is about decisions for individual families.â
Skills minister Baroness Jacqui Smith did not quite agree with Tuchelâs comments and suggested on Thursday that young people may miss out on important learning if they skip school for the tournament.
"I donât want to be a killjoy here, but Iâll tell you what the biggest killjoy is â young people who then donât have the learning to be able to go on and do what they need to do in life," Smith said.
But, the general secretary of the National Education Union, Daniel Kebede, suggested a more flexible start to Monday morning would work.He said: âIt would be very good I think if the Secretary of State recognised that itâs an important event in our calendar and allow a flexible start on that Monday morning.
Do you have to go to work on Monday?
One in five employers are offering flexible working for employees after World Cup matches, according to a survey of 1,100 managers by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).
This means they could adjust their start and finish times to allow staff to watch the games.
Petra Wilton, director of policy at the CMI, said: âWeâre saying to employers across the country: âlet them start lateâ."
Flexible working for sporting events can be beneficial for employers as it can "encourage higher engagement, improved wellbeing, stronger retention and, ultimately, better performance", Wilton said.
What are England's odds against Mexico?
Prime Minister Keir Starmer sounded hopeful after yesterday's performance, writing on social media: "It might actually be coming home."
Fans celebrated by singing the British rock classic, Wonderwall, causing Oasis singer Liam Gallagher to tell them to âkeep the biblical vibrations going".
But the next game could be tough for England.
The Three Lions will face Mexico on their home turf at the Azteca Stadium, which is more than 7,000ft above sea level.
Out of 89 matches played there, Mexico has won 70 of them.
Mexico have been on a winning streak this World Cup, successful in all of their four games and scoring eight goals in total.
They have, however, never gone past the quarter-finals, so there could still be hope for England.
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The Three Lions were victorious on Wednesday night, defeating DR Congo 2-1, thanks to two late goals by captain Harry Kane.
England are now one step closer to World Cup glory, but their next challenge is to beat Mexico at the Azteca stadium, in Mexico City.
But this kick-off is not at the sociable after-work hours of 5pm, but rather in the early hours of Monday, at 1am UK time.
Will pubs stay open late for the match?
Yes, Starmer announced on Thursday that pubs will be allowed to stay open until 5am for Monday morning's England v Mexico match, giving fans the opportunity to "celebrate until the final whistle".
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said: "Football might be coming home but we're making sure fans don't have to."Pubs staying open til the final whistle is good news for supporters and good news for the pubs and venues that bring our communities together.
"The whole country will be backing the team. Come on England!"
The Home Office had previously tweaked licensing laws to allow pubs which usually stop serving alcohol at 11pm to continue pouring pints until 2am, during World Cup fixtures. However, this amendment had only applied to matches kicking off between 9pm and 10pm.
This new change removes the need for individual premises in England and Wales to apply for extended hours.
Where can fans watch the game?
Now, fans will have a great variety of options on where to watch the game.
Watch parties will also take place at venues like Boxpark in London and Liverpool, and Freight Island in Manchester.
Will schools close?
The government has not announced a blanket rule on whether schools will be shut or opening late on Monday, but some schools around the country are allowing pupils to start late so that children stay up to watch the match.
England manager Thomas Tuchel encouraged families to let children stay up to watch the match as he spoke after the side's win on Wednesday.
"Write an excuse for school and let them watch football," Tuchel said during the press conference.
"Thereâs so much school to go to, but the World Cup is every four years. Let them watch."
However, Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson on Thursday said she does not believe watching the match necessarily means children need to miss school.
Schools in London, Salford and County Durham have extended register or pushed the start of lesson times on Monday to help children who plan to stay up late to catch the match.
Annfield Plain Infant School in Stanley, Co Durham, said register will be kept open until 10am instead of the usual 9am.
Lessons at St Patrickâs RC High School in Salford will not start until 10am, although the school will open as normal at 8.30am to supervise children.
Oaks Park High School in Carshalton, Sutton, south London, said students should arrive at school by 9.45am.
Bridget Phillipson, however, said she believed young people, depending on their age, could watch the match and still make it into lessons.
âItâs a late game, but children can be in school the next day,â she said.
Asked if she believed children can both watch the game and still make it into school, she said: âWell, I think they can, yes, but itâs for parents to decide how they manage this, and of course, it depends on the age of your children and how they feel.
âBut this is about decisions for individual families.â
Skills minister Baroness Jacqui Smith did not quite agree with Tuchelâs comments and suggested on Thursday that young people may miss out on important learning if they skip school for the tournament.
"I donât want to be a killjoy here, but Iâll tell you what the biggest killjoy is â young people who then donât have the learning to be able to go on and do what they need to do in life," Smith said.
But, the general secretary of the National Education Union, Daniel Kebede, suggested a more flexible start to Monday morning would work.He said: âIt would be very good I think if the Secretary of State recognised that itâs an important event in our calendar and allow a flexible start on that Monday morning.
Do you have to go to work on Monday?
One in five employers are offering flexible working for employees after World Cup matches, according to a survey of 1,100 managers by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).
This means they could adjust their start and finish times to allow staff to watch the games.
Petra Wilton, director of policy at the CMI, said: âWeâre saying to employers across the country: âlet them start lateâ."
Flexible working for sporting events can be beneficial for employers as it can "encourage higher engagement, improved wellbeing, stronger retention and, ultimately, better performance", Wilton said.
What are England's odds against Mexico?
Prime Minister Keir Starmer sounded hopeful after yesterday's performance, writing on social media: "It might actually be coming home."
Fans celebrated by singing the British rock classic, Wonderwall, causing Oasis singer Liam Gallagher to tell them to âkeep the biblical vibrations going".
But the next game could be tough for England.
The Three Lions will face Mexico on their home turf at the Azteca Stadium, which is more than 7,000ft above sea level.
Out of 89 matches played there, Mexico has won 70 of them.
Mexico have been on a winning streak this World Cup, successful in all of their four games and scoring eight goals in total.
They have, however, never gone past the quarter-finals, so there could still be hope for England.
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