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Austrian President Urges Parents to Let Children Stay Up for World Cup Match
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Austrian President Urges Parents to Let Children Stay Up for World Cup Match
Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen has asked parents to allow their children to stay awake late to watch the national team's World Cup match against Spain.
- Van der Bellen, in a video posted on Facebook, said: "Dear parents, let them stay up a little longer on Thursday."
- Austria faces Spain, the European champion, on Thursday evening in Los Angeles at 21:00 local Austrian time (19:00 GMT).
- The president added that watching TV late is not a good habit, but urged parents to make an exception so children can support the team live, calling it a lifelong memory.
- Austria finished second in its group behind Argentina, ahead of Algeria on goal difference, advancing to the knockout rounds for the first time since 1954.
TopicsfootballAlexander Van der BellenWorld Cup 2026AustriaChildhood MemoriesSpainFamily and Parenting
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