UK Prime Minister Starmer Promises National Holiday If England Wins World Cup
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
First reported by N12 · Jul 9, 2026
What happened
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pledged to declare a national holiday if England wins the 2026 World Cup, with the holiday likely set for the week after the final. Starmer also confirmed he did not intervene in FIFA's disciplinary decisions despite public pressure. Meanwhile, England faces Norway in the quarterfinals, with defender Jarrel Kawansa suspended for two matches following a red card.
- 01UK PM Keir Starmer promises a national holiday if England wins the 2026 World Cup.
- 02The holiday would likely be scheduled for the week following the final match.
- 03Scotland declared a holiday after their opening World Cup game, but England's would have greater economic impact.
- 04Each public holiday costs billions, but celebration spending may offset losses.
- 05Starmer denied trying to influence FIFA over Jarrel Kawansa's red card.
- 06FIFA extended Kawansa's suspension to two matches, affecting England's lineup.
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