More than 300,000 pupils estimated absent after England World Cup win
More than 332,000 pupils were absent from school in England on Monday, following the national football team's 3-2 World Cup victory over Mexico. Attendance dropped to 89.79%, with unauthorised absences nearly doubling. Schools reported celebrations while managing attendance, with some allowing flexible registration to accommodate football-related festivities.
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Published 06 Jul 2026, 17:38 UTC · Updated 06 Jul 2026, 23:20 UTC
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