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Sweden Debates Extended Bar Hours for Late-Night World Cup

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Most matches in the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be played in the evening or night, Swedish time, because they are held in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.

Official2 backing sources

Currently, 13 bars in Göteborg are allowed to sell alcohol after 03:00; at most, it is permitted to sell alcohol until 05:00.

Official6 backing sources

Open Questions

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What specific police assessments or feasibility criteria will be used to approve extended serving hour applications in municipalities like Örebro and Gävle?
How many bars or restaurants across Sweden are expected to apply for extended serving licenses during the World Cup, and what economic impact is projected?
Will the temporary extensions in municipalities like Göteborg and Gävle set a precedent for future events, or are they strictly limited to the 2026 World Cup?
What are the detailed safety and public order measures being considered alongside the extended serving hours to mitigate potential risks?
How will the removal of the food requirement in the alcohol law on June 1, as mentioned in Gävle, specifically affect serving practices during the World Cup?
Proposed latest alcohol serving times during the World Cup in different municipalitiesfactual

Bars in Göteborg could apply to sell alcohol until 06:00.

According to SVT Väst, Göteborgs-Posten, Expressen Sport
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Establishments in Gävle could apply to serve alcohol until 07:00.

According to Gävle kommun

Context: This indicates that municipalities are setting different maximum limits for extended serving hours, which could lead to inconsistencies in regulations across Sweden during the World Cup.

Municipal stance on extending serving hours beyond 5:00 AMfactual

Stockholm's Social Democrats have declined to extend serving hours beyond 5:00 AM.

According to Expressen Sport
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Göteborg's red-green government is proposing temporary licenses until 6:00 AM.

According to SVT Väst, Göteborgs-Posten, Expressen Sport

Context: This shows a divergence in policy approaches between major cities, with Stockholm maintaining stricter limits while Göteborg is more permissive, potentially affecting bar operations and fan experiences differently.

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