World Cup bedtime debate: should kids be allowed to stay up and watch the game?

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England’s World Cup match against Mexico has sparked a debate about whether children should stay up late to watch it. Parent Michelle Gayle believes it’s a rare, memorable occasion worth bending bedtime rules, while secondary school head teacher Mark Lehain argues that sleep and school routines should come first. Broadcast on 03/07/2026 Stream Good Morning Britain live, every weekday from 6am on the ITVX 📲 http://daytimelink.itv.com/WatchGMBYT Subscribe now for more! http://bit.ly/1NbomQa Like, follow and subscribe to Good Morning Britain! The Good Morning Britain YouTube channel delivers you the news that you’re waking up to in the morning. From exclusive interviews with some of the biggest names in politics and showbiz to heartwarming human interest stories and unmissable watch again moments. Join Susanna Reid, Ed Balls, Kate Garraway, Richard Madeley, Charlotte Hawkins and Sean Fletcher every weekday on ITV from 6am until 9 every weekday! ITVX: http://daytimelink.itv.com/Wa

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