World Cup fever hits England as pub bookings surge by 300 per cent for Croatia clash (opens original article in a new tab)

Pub bookings in the UK increased by nearly 300% as fans prepare to watch England's World Cup opener against Croatia, with the hospitality sector anticipating a significant sales boost.

• Pub bookings in the UK surged 293% for England's World Cup opener against Croatia compared to last year.
• The hospitality sector expects a 42% sales increase during the group stage, with pubs benefiting from fan gatherings.
• 29% of UK adults plan to watch matches in pubs, potentially adding £600 million to the economy.