England fans celebrate World Cup win as school attendance drops sharply
England fans faced a bleary morning after their team defeated Mexico 3-2 in a late-night World Cup match. Pubs saw a 67% sales boost, while school attendance dropped more than three percentage points compared to the previous week. Officials debated whether students should stay home or attend school after the celebrations.
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Published 06 Jul 2026, 15:27 UTC · Updated 06 Jul 2026, 15:50 UTC
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