England Fans Staying Up for 1am Match Warned About ‘Phobia’

England’s World Cup last-16 match against Mexico kicks off at 1am BST on Monday, meaning celebrations could erupt across British homes when many pets are normally asleep. Experts warn that shouting, banging furniture and late-night visitors may trigger serious fear in noise-sensitive dogs.

The “phobia” in the warning does not concern supporters watching the match. It refers to canine noise phobia, a genuine behavioural condition that can cause trembling, hiding, destructive behaviour or desperate attempts to escape.