UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer intervenes to oppose FIFA moving England’s World Cup match against Mexico to an earlier kick-off time, according to multiple reports. The proposed change would shift the game from 1am UK time (6pm local time) to 7pm BST, which would be earlier for England’s players. Several outlets say Downing Street becomes aware of the plan after being alerted by the Football Association (FA). The government cites concerns that the time change would reduce the amount of time available for England to acclimatise to Mexico City’s high altitude ahead of the match. Reporting also indicates Starmer instructs officials to oppose the proposal through diplomatic channels. The accounts describe the intervention as aimed at preventing the match schedule from giving Mexico a potential advantage related to preparation for altitude conditions. The reports agree on the core details: FIFA considers altering the kick-off time, the UK government—via Starmer—responds to resist the change, and the stated rationale involves acclimatisation time.