England manager Thomas Tuchel encouraged parents to permit their children to miss school to watch the World Cup match against Mexico, which has a kick-off time of 1am BST. England has advanced to the round of 16. The final whistle is anticipated at approximately 3am, or 4am if it extends to extra time and penalties.

Tuchel said, "Write an excuse for school and let them watch football. They have so much school to go to, but the World Cup is every four years." Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson addressed the statement, saying children can attend school the day after. "It's a late game, but children can be in school the next day," Phillipson said.

Pubs have received permission to open until 5am. Mark Roberts, the National Police Chiefs' Council lead for football policing, said, "The likely route for England progression has been known for a considerable time, yet this late announcement leaves policing having to adapt our plans, seeing officers working extended shifts which in turn takes them away from communities." He also said, "From a policing perspective, our priority is to support people to enjoy the match safely and responsibly. We therefore ask those watching the game to be considerate: drink within sensible limits, and behave in a way that keeps you, your friends, staff, officers and the wider public safe." Decisions regarding attendance are at the discretion of headteachers. Some schools have permitted later arrival, while others intend to screen a replay at 7am.

Tim Rankin, managing director of AA Accident Assist, said, "If supporters are staying up until nearly 3am to watch the game, or even 4am if the match goes to extra time and penalties, they need to think carefully about how they'll get through Monday morning safely. Drowsy driving is an underestimated risk on our roads. Just like drink-driving, tiredness affects your reactions, judgment and concentration, yet many people still underestimate how dangerous it can be." AA data indicates up to one in four fatal and serious road collisions may be fatigue-related. Studies show a driver awake for 24 hours could experience impairment equivalent to a blood alcohol concentration of about 0.1%. The AA advised tired drivers to stop, park, consume two cups of coffee or another caffeinated drink, and take a 15- to 20-minute nap. Payment data from Ayden indicated transaction volumes during the England vs DR Congo match increased by 184% compared with a non-matchday.