After just about beating DR Congo in their first knockout game, the Three Lions are now gearing up to face Mexico in the FIFA World Cup 2026. Thomas Tuchel’s men next face Mexico at the Azteca this weekend.
So far, England’s games have been at fairly reasonable times – 10pm on a Saturday, 5pm on a Wednesday – but the fixture against Mexico is going to be the latest yet. Kick off will be at 1am BST on Monday July 6, meaning it’ll likely go on until at least 3am.
Initially, it looked like the UK’s pubs wouldn’t be allowed to stay open for the game but yesterday, the government made a U-turn and said that it will relax licensing laws especially for the match and allow venues to remain open until 5am.
Keir Starmer said: ‘Football might be coming home but we’re making sure fans don’t have to. Pubs staying open till 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!’
There are also plenty of other venues that already have late licenses and will be showing the match. So, ere’s a non-exhaustive list of the best places that’ll be showing England vs Mexico in Monday’s early hours.
Where to watch England vs Mexico in London
These are some of our favourite places to catch all the action on Monday morning. Find all the booking details here.
Flat Iron Square
This hub in the shadow of the shard has huge outdoor screens showing the match and heaters, should the temperature drop overnight.
45 Southwark St, SE1 9HP.
The Garden Vauxhall
Here, you’re guaranteed a great view of one of three massive LED screens. And you can pick up midnight snacks from the lineup of food stalls.
6A South Lambeth Pl, SW8 1SP.
Pop Brixton
Free tickets are up for grabs for the England v Mexico match at Pop Brixton, so act fast!
49 Brixton Station Rd, SW9 8PQ.
Big Penny Social
Big Penny will be open from midday on Sunday offering pre-match entertainment and will remain open all the way through to the final whistle on Monday morning.
1 Priestley Way, E17 6AL.
Clapham Grand
At the Grand, the game will be projected on a vast 24ft cinema screen along with additional plasma TV screens so you won’t miss trick. Plus, there’ll be live music, DJs, and classic highlights screened before kick off.
21-25 St John’s Hill, SW11 1TT.
TOCA Social
If you want to avoid being jostled by crowds and pelted with plastic beer glasses, book a booth at one of TOCA’s football and dining experiences in the O2 or Westfield White City. In the lead up to the game, keep busy playing the bar’s flashy interactive games.
Peninsula Square, SE10 0DX and Westfield London, Ariel Way, W12 7GF.
Boxpark
Pick from Boxpark venues in Camden, Croydon, Wembley or Shoreditch. They’ll all give you great vibes, great food and promise a ‘a special surprise or two’.
192–198 Camden High St (NW1 8QP), 99 George St, Croydon (CR0 1LD), Olympic Way, Wembley (HA9 0JT), 2–10 Bethnal Green Rd, (E1 6GY).
Electric Brixton
Electric Brixton is one of three Kick Off Club fan zones in the city, each with a different theme. This one has Britpop-led soundtrack and 90s-inspired aesthetic
Town Hall Parade, SW2 1RJ.
Colour Factory
In between play, Kick Off Club at Colour Factory promise Colour Factory lasers, smoke, club lighting and DJ sets.
8 Queen’s Yard, White Post Ln, E9 5EN.
Here at Outernet
Kick Off Club at Outernet will display the match on London’s largest indoor screen with a surround sound system.
Charing Cross Rd, WC2H 8LH.
Bat & Ball (Covent Garden and Stratford)
Head to Westfield Stratford City for a humongous choice of places to watch the big game: there are a whopping 23 screens to choose from.
50 Earlham St, WC2H 9LJ and Unit 1110/11, Westfield Stratford City, Montfichet Rd, E20 1EJ.
Bar Kick at the Shoreditch Arms
This Shoreditch High Street bar and café will show the match on 4k screens across two floors.
127 Shoreditch High St, E1 6JE.
Infernos
Clapham’s infamous home of sticky floors and nightclub aquariums will have a massive screen showing every bit of the England vs Mexico action.
146 Clapham High St, SW4 7UH.
Rae’s Summer Sports Lounge
Rae’s has table service, a club-level sound system, an all-weather roof terrace, and eight big screens to choose from, plus DJs and live entertainment building the atmosphere pre-game.
6 O’Meara St, SE1 1TE.
The Dial – Home of Meantime
This North Greenwich drinking den will have 13 screens broadcasting the game, so there’s no way you’ll miss a single moment.
Unit 3, Green Place, Peninsula Square, SE10 0PE.
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