England fans expected to buy 6 million pints during World Cup clash against Argentina

England fans are gearing up for a historic World Cup semi-final (Picture: James Manning/PA Wire) Pubs are expecting to sell six million pints on Wednesday for fans watching England’s semi-final against Argentina. The Three Lions are taking on Argentina in the World Cup semi-final in what is one of the biggest nights in football history. According to the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA), an extra six million pints are expected to be sold across the UK on Wednesday, which is a 75% increase compared to typical weekday in July. More pints are also expected to be pulled than on a bank holiday or even New Year’s Eve. ‘Thanks to the World Cup, we’ve seen millions of extra pints sold off the back of home nations matches,’ BBPA chief executive Emma McClarkin said. ‘Given the nail-biting stak