The Sun discovers pubs can stay open late during sporting events, films at 11

A front page of The Sun newspaper from February 19, 2026, featuring celebratory pub-goers in England jerseys celebrating a World Cup victory. The main headline promises extended pub hours (until 1-2am) for World Cup games, framed as a 'victory for fans and landlords.' A secondary story about Prince Andrew and police investigations appears in the top right. Extracted text: THE Sun Thursday, February 19, 2026 THE PEOPLE'S PAPER £1.20 thesun.co.uk ANDREW: WHAT DID COPS KNOW? Former officer has been quizzed over Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's links to trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. A Met detective spoke to The Sun yesterday. There's really only one question - what do you know? by THOMAS GODFREY VICTORY FOR FANS & LANDLORDS SWIG WHEN YOU'RE WINNING 1am pub hours for more games in World Cup EXCLUSIVE by JACK ELSOM PUBS have secured an extra-time victory - with ministers agreeing to late opening for all the knockout rounds of the World Cup. Boozers will be allowed to stay open until 1am or 2am for any very late kick-offs, depending on their licence. Pub bosses last night hailed the decision as a "win". FULL STORY: PAGE 7 Discover the power to lower prices on page 6. TESCO Every little helps 25% off 3 or more Clubcard Prices Tesco finest for the facts drinkaware.co.uk