Multiple reports describe uncertainty over England’s kickoff time for their next World Cup match, following recent crowd-related problems that affected fans in the prior round. One outlet says FIFA is considering shifting the start of the last-16 match earlier by six hours, which would change what supporters were preparing for ahead of a reported Monday kickoff set for 1am local time. The reports frame the situation as part of broader planning for fan safety and match logistics after disruptive scenes tied to supporters and security concerns.
The accounts also mention that some England supporters are dealing with practical fallout from the schedule, including how to respond to a late kickoff. While the sources do not present full details of the underlying causes of the crowd troubles, they link the timing discussion to the aftermath of those events and to FIFA’s apparent review of match scheduling. The reporting focuses on the potential adjustment to the kickoff time, rather than confirming a final decision.
