With a 1am kick off, what do employers and employees need to consider ahead of the game?
"England's 2-1 victory over DR Congo means employers and employees now have a few days to discuss expectations ahead of the team's next World Cup match against Mexico at 1am BST on Monday 6 July.
"Employers are under no obligation to make special arrangements around World Cup matches, however some may choose to offer flexibility where this works for the business and does not impact performance. The key is setting clear expectations ahead of time.
"Options for organisations that decide to be more flexible include agreeing annual leave, swapping shifts, adjusting working hours, making up time later, working from home where appropriate, or in some workplaces watching the match on site.
"Any flexibility should be agreed in advance, applied fairly and balanced with business needs. Employees should not assume arrangements will automatically be available."
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