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Parties in Växjö push for extended pub hours during World Cup

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Key Points
  • Moderate and Social Democratic parties in Växjö want pubs to stay open during World Cup matches.
  • Matches in the 2026 World Cup will be played at night in Swedish time due to North American locations.
  • A municipal committee will review the issue to propose a solution for extended hours.

In Växjö, Sweden, political parties are advocating for extended pub opening hours during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. m. Swedish time due to the tournament being held in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.

The Moderate Party issued a press release demanding that the municipal leadership extend opening hours for the championship. The Social Democrats are very positive about the proposal and share the view that extended hours are needed. The municipal committee will now examine the issue and present a proposal.

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