York pubs have applied to stay open until 5am during the World Cup, with the tournament being held in North America. The government has relaxed licensing rules to allow pubs to stay open later for certain matches. Several York pubs and bars have applied to stay open later, including the Cross Keys on Goodramgate, The Harry Hotspur on Micklegate, and Slug and Lettuce on Low Ousegate. North Yorkshire Police and the council asked venues showing World Cup matches to introduce measures including door staff, plastic glasses and limits on the number of people allowed in. Pubs and bars have also been asked to be aware of matches that take place on the same days as York races and plan accordingly. City of York Council culture spokesperson Pete Kilbane said: "York loves its football, so the question is whether England can show the same fighting spirit as York City and go all the way at this World Cup."