Overview

• Regional reports say pubs in England are expected to be allowed to trade until 1 a.m. during late World Cup matches, citing a Labour government source.
• The designation of the tournament as an "occasion of exceptional national significance" would let venues that close at 11 p.m. open two hours longer without extra licences.
• The government has not published a formal order, leaving timing, conditions and any police guidance unconfirmed.
• FIFA is weighing very late kick-offs, potentially at 11 p.m. and 2 a.m. BST, to reduce heat risk in North American host cities, according to officials and reports.
• FIFA vice-president Victor Montagliani said kick-off timing is FIFA's decision, while recent comments by the US president about moving games from risky cities formed part of the backdrop.