Darlington market to hold ‘twlight fan zone’ for England v Mexico

Darlington Market’s Street Food Hall is throwing open its doors on Sunday night, giving supporters a chance to watch England’s last-16 clash on the big screen.

The Market Tap Bar will open at 8pm on Sunday (July 5), giving fans time to settle in, grab a drink, and enjoy food from the market’s independent street food traders before kick-off.

The first game on the big screen will be Brazil v Norway at 9pm, followed by England v Mexico at 1am on Monday (July 6) – with the match taking place at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City.

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England vs Mexico – what you need to know

England qualified from the group stage and now face Mexico in the last 16 in what promises to be one of the most anticipated fixtures of the tournament.

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The match will air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

Darlington Market fan zone details

Bar opens: 8 pm, Sunday, July 5

Brazil vs Norway kick-off: 9 pm

England vs Mexico kick-off: 1 am, Monday, July 6

The market said: “Get your friends together, wear your England colours, and cheer on the Three Lions with us.”

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