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England fans 'face being booted out of pubs if World Cup final goes to pens'
- A Night Time Industries Association analysis says about 3,800 pubs across the UK could be affected if the World Cup final goes to penalties.
- Pubs with 11pm licences could face trouble if the final lasts past their permitted closing time.
- The World Cup final is set to be longer than usual due to cooling breaks and a high-profile halftime show.
- England's squad has arrived in Florida for training amid sweltering heat and high humidity.
- The team is staying at the Belgrove Resort & Spa in Palm Beach before moving to a training camp in Kansas City.
- The final’s timing and licensing rules are central to the pub-closure concern around England fans.
- The Daily Star published the analysis noting potential regional impact on UK pubs.
- The World Cup final is anticipated to be held in New Jersey with tentative plans for extended viewing.
- Fans face uncertainty about late-night opening, prompting calls for clear licensing guidance.
- The article frames the issue as a broader licensing and event-duration challenge for pubs.
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