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Hit the bar! UK pubs serve 5.5m extra pints during World Cup so far

The Guardian World Monday 29 June 2026, 12:23 UTC By Helena Horton 1 min read
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Thirsty England fans bought more than 8m pints on Saturday, with higher sales expected as the team progressesWorld Cup live – latest updatesBusiness live – latest updatesEngland’s group stage matches in the World Cup have been a boon for UK pubs, which have poured 5.5m more pints of draught beer and cider than usual. Saturday’s clash against Panama was the biggest trading occasion of the tournament so far, with more than 8m pints served.

Thirsty England fans bought more than 8m pints on Saturday, with higher sales expected as the team progresses

England’s group stage matches in the World Cup have been a boon for UK pubs, which have poured 5.5m more pints of draught beer and cider than usual.

Saturday’s clash against Panama was the biggest trading occasion of the tournament so far, with more than 8m pints served.

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