The concern on Angleterre ahead of the finale of the Coupe du monde féminine de football, said at the end of the matinée, but what happens next is the result: the name of pubs does not allow the right to serve alcohol.

This is the first time that the Lionesses, the England team, have reached the World Cup final. The English had not gone this far in the competition since 1966, when the men won at home against West Germany. The perfect opportunity to meet up at the pub, preferably with a beer in hand.

But the match between England and Spain will take place in Sydney and, due to the time difference, it will be 11:00 a.m. in the United Kingdom (10:00 GMT) when the starting signal is given.

However, on Sunday mornings, until 11am or even midday, many pubs are unable to open or serve pints. Therefore, the debate rages. The British Beer and Pub Association has called for exceptional 10am openings to be allowed.

But a blanket change to pub opening hours across England would require parliamentary approval. However, MPs are not currently meeting due to the summer recess and emergency convening requests to Westminster have been rejected. Each pub could apply for its own permission, but they will have to do so five days before the big day, so it is already too late.

However, Equal Opportunities Minister Michael Gove has written to councils asking them to fast-track pub applications. The Home Office has also written to police chiefs to encourage them to work with councils to ensure as many places as possible are open.

Conservative MP Michael Fabricant has asked police in his constituency to “turn a blind eye” if a pub opens earlier on Sunday.

And in Cornwall (southwest England), the city council and the police have already announced that they will not take coercive measures in the event of an early opening during the final. The British Beer and Pub Association was quick to call on other regions to do the same.