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Published: 3 July 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online Police leaders have criticised the UK government's decision to allow pubs in England to remain open until 5am for a major England football match, arguing that the announcement came too late for forces to prepare adequately for the increased demand on policing. The extension of licensing hours was intended to enable supporters to watch the highly anticipated fixture and continue celebrating...

Published: 3 July 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online The government has confirmed that pubs and licensed venues across England will be permitted to remain open until 5:00am for the national team's eagerly anticipated World Cup match against Mexico, allowing football supporters to watch the fixture together despite the late kick-off. The temporary extension to licensing hours is expected to benefit thousands of pubs, bars and clubs, while giving fans...

Published: 03 July 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Newcastle United executives are certainly working hard to complete a deal for Johan Manzambi. The secret about this talented forward is now completely out after a brilliant performance. The twenty-year-old Freiburg player systematically destroyed the Algerian defence throughout a busy afternoon. He provided a perfect assist for Breel Embolo to score the important opening goal today. Switzerland secured...

Published: 03 July 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The latest World Cup knockout match provided an unforgettable spectacle of high drama and technical precision. Portugal secured their place in the next round after defeating a resilient Croatia in a match defined by technology. Roberto Martínez praised the VAR interventions that shaped this incredibly intense and historically significant encounter. Four separate goals were overturned throughout the game...

Published: 03 July 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The group stage is something you have to do but the World Cup starts here, Lamine Yamal had insisted, and down on the Pacific that was how it played out. It wasn’t just that Spain defeated Austria to reach the last 16 against Portugal or Croatia, their first victory at the knockout stage since they were champions in...

Published: 03 July 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Rafael Leão dropped to his knees as the stadium erupted around him. His sharp cross had just been flicked into the net by Gonçalo Ramos. This crucial goal finally secured Portugal a place in the World Cup knockout rounds. Leão’s expression was not one of pure joy but of immense, heavy relief. Billed as the last dance for...

Published: 02 July 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Maybe you are going to be the one who saves me today. Under the giant Victorian railway dome of Atlanta Stadium, England finally progressed. The Democratic Republic of Harry Kane reached the last sixteen round here. England played like a team terrified of their own feet all afternoon. They were one goal down to a very excellent DR...

Published: 01 July 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The high-stakes gamble taken by the Norwegian coaching staff has finally paid its dividends. The Norway manager, Ståle Solbakken, faced immense scrutiny after resting almost his entire first-team squad. This controversial tactical decision occurred during their final group stage match against a formidable France. The rotation drew heavy criticism from thousands of passionate supporters who had traveled very...

Published: 01 July 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. When a cat has cornered a mouse and appears to be toying with its prey, it isn’t actually being cruel so much as it is planning and practicing all the ways in which it may finally kill it off. We are, it almost goes without saying, speaking about France at the 2026 World Cup here. Les Bleus have...

Published: 1 July 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online England supporters have been praised for their conduct during the World Cup, with officials, local organisers and football authorities describing fan behaviour as “excellent” throughout the tournament. The positive assessment comes after thousands of England supporters travelled abroad to follow the national team, creating vibrant atmospheres inside stadiums and fan zones while largely avoiding the disorder that has sometimes overshadowed...