Ahead of England’s World Cup round-of-16 match against Mexico at Estadio Azteca, multiple reports say FIFA considers changes to the kick-off time due to concerns about thunderstorms in Mexico City. Several outlets link the uncertainty to forecasts and real-time weather conditions near the stadium, describing lightning and thunder that create disruption around the scheduled start. One report states FIFA was exploring the possibility of moving the match earlier than the planned 6 p.m. local time, with coverage mentioning a potential rescheduling to an earlier kick-off and a brief adjustment attempt. However, other reporting indicates FIFA later confirms that the timetable will not be changed. In the UK, at least one outlet says the match is set to start at 1 a.m. BST on Monday morning, after FIFA’s decision. Additional coverage describes how the possibility of a six-hour shift becomes known through inquiries involving football officials and players before any final confirmation. Overall, sources agree that storm risk prompts FIFA review and stadium-related disruptions, but that FIFA ultimately decides against a permanent time change.
England vs Mexico round-of-16 kick-off under weather review after storm reports
Ahead of England’s World Cup round-of-16 match against Mexico at Estadio Azteca, multiple reports say FIFA considers changes to the kick-off time due to concerns about thunderstorms in Mexico City. Se...
- England plays Mexico in the World Cup round of 16 at Estadio Azteca.
- Storm and thunderstorm risk near the stadium prompts FIFA to review the kick-off time.
- Reports mention a potential earlier start compared with the initially scheduled local time.
- At least one source reports FIFA ultimately confirms no change to the match schedule.
- In the UK, the match is reported to be set for a 1 a.m. BST Monday start.
England’s match against Mexico earlier in the tournament was delayed by an hour
2 months agoThe Three Lions' epic last-16 victory over Mexico was delayed by an hour due to thunderstorms in Mexico City.
3 months agoThe FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 clash between Mexico and England has been delayed after adverse weather conditions. As per FIFA, the decision was taken in light with the risk of lightning strikes at the Aztec Stadium in Mexico. Originally scheduled to begin at 5:30 AM IST, the match will now start at 6:30 AM IST . "Due to adverse weather conditions in Mexico City, including risk caused by lightning in the vicinity of the stadium, the kick-off of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match between Mexico and England has been delayed to 19.00 local time (21:00 EDT). The safety and security of all individuals is FIFA’s priority. We thank all fans for their understanding and cooperation," FIFA said in a statement. KICK-OFF UPDATE Due to adverse weather conditions in Mexico City, including risk caused by lightning in the vicinity of the stadium, the kick-off of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match between Mexico and England has been delayed to 19.00 local time (21:00 EDT). The… pic.twitter.com/hdygQ1pIAm— FIFA Media (@fifamedia) July 5, 2026 Supporters who had already arrived at the stadium were advised to follow instructions from stadium officials while waiting for updated information. Lightning protocols are standard practice at major sporting events, with matches suspended or delayed whenever severe weather poses a threat to players, spectators and staff.The winner of the highly anticipated Round of 16 contest will book a place in the quarter-finals, where Norway await after stunning five-time champions Brazil 2-1 on Saturday.England entered the knockout fixture after defeating DR Congo in the Round of 32, while hosts Mexico secured their place by overcoming Ecuador. With a place in the last eight at stake, both teams will now have to wait a little longer before their World Cup showdown gets underway.
3 months agoThe fixture was plunged into chaos due to expected storms in Mexico City
3 months agoEngland's World Cup last-16 match with Mexico in Mexico City is delayed by one hour because of severe weather and is set to kick off at 02:00 BST.
3 months agoMexico and England won't start on time due to thunderstorms. Here's what you need to know.
3 months agoEngland's World Cup last-16 match with Mexico in Mexico City is delayed by one hour because of severe weather and is set to kick off at 02:00 BST.
3 months agoThe kick-off in the World Cup match between England and Mexico at the Azteca Stadium has been delayed by an hour due to severe weather in Mexico City, FIFA has announced. The match was due to kick-off at 6 pm (0000 GMT), but with the threat of lightning in the area, the stadium activated its thunderstorm protocol less than an hour before then and the game will now commence at 7 pm.
3 months agoEngland's World Cup last-16 clash against Mexico has been delayed by one hour due to adverse weather conditions in Mexico City, FIFA confirmed on Sunday."Due to adverse weather conditions in Mexico City, including risk caused by lightning in the vicinity of the stadium, the kick-off of the FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 16 match between Mexico and England has been delayed," FIFA said in a statement.
3 months agoKick off was set to take place at 1am
3 months agoThe start time of the 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 16 match between England and Mexico on Sunday has been delayed one hour due to extreme weather conditions in the area surrounding Mexico City Stadium.
3 months agoThunder and lightning near the Azteca Stadium has caused England's last-16 World Cup knockout clash against Mexico to be delayed
3 months agoEngland’s World Cup round of 16 clash with Mexico could be delayed due to thunderstorms in Mexico City. FIFA had considered bringing the game forward from 6 pm local time to 12 pm to avoid the thunderstorms.
3 months agoEngland face Mexico in the World Cup round of 16, but one thing that threatens the clash is inclement weather down in Mexico City
3 months agoEngland and Mexico are set to clash at the iconic Azteca Stadium in the heart of Mexico City
3 months agoAfter their frantic display against DR Congo, England head coach needs his side to remain composed in the Azteca cauldronIt was somehow in keeping with the bedlam that has gripped Mexico since Tuesday night when the their team beat Ecuador to set up a World Cup last-16 showdown with England on Sunday. There was talk of an incoming storm, which is forecast to bring the risk of flooding and affect a game talked up as arguably the biggest in Mexico’s history. There was a figurative one, too.The kick-off would have to be brought forward from 6pm local time (1am Monday BST) to midday, Fifa was told on Friday, and there followed an intense amount of back and forth, so many different people and companies to consider. In the end, it was decided that it would have to remain at 6pm. There was a lot of energy expended for no actual change and on everybody hurtled. Continue reading...
3 months agoThunderstorms threaten chaos for England's World Cup showdown with Mexico on Monday morning.
3 months agoThunderstorms threaten chaos for England's World Cup showdown with Mexico on Monday morning.
3 months agoThe first the English FA knew about a possible six-hour shift to the kick-off time for Mexico vs England in the World Cup last 16 was when Mexican journalists started asking Morgan Rogers and Marcus Rashford how they felt about it, I'm told.
3 months agoThe first the English FA knew about a possible six-hour shift to the kick-off time for Mexico vs England in the World Cup last 16 was when Mexican journalists started asking Morgan Rogers and Marcus Rashford how they felt about it, I'm told.
3 months agoThe first the English FA knew about a possible six-hour shift to the kick-off time for Mexico vs England in the World Cup last 16 was when Mexican journalists started asking Morgan Rogers and Marcus Rashford how they felt about it, I'm told.
3 months agoEngland’s Round of 16 clash against Mexico is still set to go ahead at 1am BST on Monday morning in the United Kingdom after a change of mind from FIFA. The match at the Estadio Azteca was briefly rescheduled for 7pm BST amid concerns there could be thunderstorms during the initial kick-off time, although FIFA have since confirmed no change will be made to the schedule.
3 months agoDiscussions had been held to bring the game forward due to potential storm disruption in Mexico City.
3 months agoEngland are set to face Mexico at 1am (BST) on Monday morning despite suggestions that the kick-off time would be brought forward six hours due to adverse weather
3 months agoEngland's World Cup last-16 game against Mexico will kick-off as scheduled on Sunday, it is understood.
3 months agoWorld Cup 2026: England's last-16 tie with Mexico WILL kick-off at 1am Monday Sky SportsFive and a half hours that left England's World Cup tie in chaos BBCUtter CHAOS as final decision made over England vs Mexico World Cup last-16 kick-off time after dramatic FIFA U-turn Goal.comEngland’s game against Mexico to stay at 1am UK kick-off after day of chaos The GuardianNewspaper headlines: Storm threat to England match and 'bid to block Miliband' BBC
3 months agoFIFA had been looking at the possibility of starting the round of 16 game at the Azteca Stadium earlier than the scheduled 6 p.m. local time.
3 months agoFIFA had been looking at the possibility of starting the round of 16 game at the Azteca Stadium earlier than the scheduled 6 p.m. local time.
3 months agoEngland’s World Cup tie in Mexico to kick-off at scheduled time ITVXPubs, schools and police brace for England-Mexico 1am kick-off BBCWorld Cup 2026: England get hostile reception in Mexico City as last 16 begins; Cape Verde give huge scare to Argentina – live The GuardianEngland World Cup game to remain at original kick-off time after Fifa U-turn The TelegraphWorld Cup 2026: England's last-16 tie with Mexico WILL kick-off at 1am Monday Sky Sports
3 months agoFIFA confirms England’s World Cup last-16 match against Mexico will kick off as scheduled, despite earlier reports of a potential time change due to storms Read More: https://punchng.com/england-v-mexico-world-cup-game-kickoff-time-unchanged-fifa/
3 months agoFive and a half hours that left England's World Cup tie in chaos BBCWorld Cup 2026: England-Mexico kick-off unchanged after Fifa U-turn BBCEngland’s game against Mexico to stay at 1am UK kick-off after day of chaos The GuardianNewspaper headlines: Storm threat to England match and 'bid to block Miliband' BBCSources: Mexico vs. England World Cup kickoff time unchanged after talks ESPN
3 months agoLOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — England's World Cup last-16 match against Mexico will kick off at its originally scheduled time on Sunday following discussions over possibly bringing the start of the game forward due to storms, a source close to the arrangements said Friday. Reports in Britain and Mexico said earlier Friday that FIFA was planning to move the kick-off at the Estadio Azteca from 6:00pm local time to midday due to concerns over forecast storms and flooding in Mexico City on Sunday. However a source with knowledge of the FIFA discussions said Friday that the game would start at its original time, emphasising that "no decision was ever made to reschedule KO time." When asked about the potential change in kick-off, England forward Marcus Rashford said at training on Friday it would not be "ideal" but that players would take it in their stride. "How we prepare for the game, it has to remain the same. We have to be focused, we have to be ready for anything," Rashford said. "I think it's one-in-one strength of the group. Everyone is really good, players and staff," he added. "We're ready for whatever challenges (are thrown at us. Obviously, it's not ideal, but also it doesn't mean anything."
3 months agoDiscussions had been held to bring the game forward due to potential storm disruption in Mexico City.
3 months agoEngland and Mexico’s Round of 16 matchup may be kicking off earlier than expected.
3 months agoEngland’s World Cup last-16 game against Mexico will kick-off as scheduled on Sunday, the Press Association understands. Thomas Tuchel’s men take on the co-hosts in a mouth-watering clash at the Estadio Azteca with kick-off scheduled for 6 pm (2100 GMT).
3 months agoSources: Mexico vs. England World Cup kickoff time unchanged after talks ESPNWorld Cup 2026: England-Mexico kick-off unchanged after Fifa U-turn BBCEngland’s game against Mexico to stay at 6pm local time, 1am UK on Monday The GuardianWorld Cup news latest: England's match with Mexico will remain at original kick-off time, Sky News understands Sky NewsMexico v England LIVE: World Cup match could be brought forward due to storm threat The Independent
3 months agoThe kick-off time for the highly anticipated World Cup Round of 16 game between co-hosts Mexico and England has finally been confirmed after suggestions that FIFA was planning to move it forward by six hours
3 months agoEngland v Mexico to remain at 1am kick-off time despite storm fears The TimesFive and a half hours that left England's World Cup tie in chaos BBCEngland’s game against Mexico to stay at 1am UK kick-off after day of chaos The GuardianWorld Cup news latest: England's match with Mexico will remain at original kick-off time, Sky News understands Sky NewsWorld Cup 2026: England's last-16 tie with Mexico WILL kick-off at 1am Monday Sky Sports
3 months agoFIFA is looking at the possibility of starting the game earlier than the scheduled 6pm (local time) at the Azteca Stadium.
3 months agoEngland's clash with Mexico was reportedly being brought forward six hours by FIFA, but after an evening of speculation their World Cup knockout will still be played at 1am on Monday morning
3 months agoOne of the most highly-anticipated 2026 World Cup matches was rumored to be under consideration for a new kickoff time due to weather but FIFA ultimately decided to stick with the status quo.
3 months agoEngland’s World Cup last 16 match against Mexico could see an earlier kickoff due to storm and flooding risks. FIFA is reportedly discussing the schedule c Read More: https://punchng.com/england-vs-mexico-world-cup-kickoff-could-be-moved-earlier-report/
3 months agoFIFA is considering switching the 2026 World Cup last-16 match between co-hosts Mexico and Egypt to a 7pm BST kick-off time on Sunday, due to thunderstorms in Mexico City. The game, which will be played at the Azteca Stadium, was initially scheduled to start 6pm local time on Sunday (1am BST on Monday). Latin America […] 2026 World Cup: FIFA set to change kick-off time for England vs Mexico clash
3 months agoFIFA is in discussions to move England’s World Cup last-16 clash with Mexico to an earlier kick-off time due to the risk of weather disruption, the Press Association understands. Thomas Tuchel’s men take on the co-hosts in a mouth-watering clash at the Estadio Azteca on Sunday, with kick-off currently scheduled for 6pm local time (0000 GMT Monday).
3 months agoSevere thunderstorm forecasts in Mexico City are set to force a major schedule change for England's blockbuster Round of 16 clash against co-hosts Mexico.
3 months agoSevere thunderstorm forecasts in Mexico City are set to force a major schedule change for England's blockbuster Round of 16 clash against co-hosts Mexico.
3 months agoEngland's last-16 tie against Mexico could kick off SIX hours earlier TNT SportsWorld Cup 2026: England vs Mexico set to be rescheduled to 7pm kick-off time due to storm threat BBCNewspaper headlines: 'England to kick off early' and 'bid to block Miliband' BBCEngland’s game against Mexico could be moved to noon local time, 7pm UK time Sunday The GuardianWorld Cup news latest: England's next match could be moved to earlier time, Sky News understands Sky News
3 months agoEngland vs Mexico kickoff time may change as FIFA monitors storm threat
3 months agoEngland's World Cup clash with Mexico was moved forward
3 months agoThe World Cup round of 16 match between Mexico and England on Sunday could be moved to an earlier kickoff due to concerns about an afternoon thunderstorm forecast in Mexico City. FIFA is looking at the possibility of starting the game earlier than the scheduled 6:00 p.m. at the Azteca Stadium, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press. Among the concerns for FIFA is the possible disruption caused by flooding.
3 months agoEngland's World Cup last-16 match against Mexico on Sunday could be moved to an earlier kickoff time due to the risk of storms and flooding, a source close to the arrangements said.It is believed football's world governing body FIFA is holding discussions over moving the kickoff at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City due to the risk of extreme weather.
3 months agoThe round of 16 World Cup match between England and Mexico could be moved forward to noon local time on Sunday due to a risk of storms and flodding near Mexico City's Aztecaon stadium, local media reported. Fifa has yet to confirm the time change.
3 months agoThe game is currently scheduled to kick off at 1am BST on Monday morning but that looks likely to now be 7pm BST on Sunday evening instead
3 months agoThe game is currently scheduled to kick off at 1am BST on Monday morning but that looks likely to now be 7pm BST on Sunday evening instead
3 months agoFIFA are moving England's World Cup last 16 clash with Mexico seven hours earlier due to the threat of thunderstorms and flooding in Mexico City, leaving the FA deeply concerned about fans' travel and Thomas Tuchel's preparations.
3 months agoThe round of 16 blockbuster at Estadio Azteca could kick off earlier than scheduled to avoid severe storms in Mexico City
3 months agoFIFA is in discussions to move England's World Cup last-16 clash with Mexico to an earlier kick-off time due to the risk of weather disruption.
3 months agoThe highly anticipated World Cup last-16 match between England and Mexico at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City on Sunday looks set to move kickoff time due to the threat of storms. The game had been scheduled for 6 p.m. local time Sunday, but the BBC is now reporting, following local reports out of Mexico, […]
3 months agoStorms are expected at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City on Sunday
3 months agoEngland's World Cup last-16 tie with Mexico could be moved to earlier on Sunday because of the threat of storms.
3 months agoEngland's World Cup last-16 tie with Mexico could be moved to earlier on Sunday because of the threat of storms.
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