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England-Mexico World Cup match could be moved earlier due to storm risk

The Estadio Azteca in Mexico City photographed on March 3, 2026.
The Estadio Azteca in Mexico City photographed on March 3, 2026. © Fernando Llano, AP

The 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.

Mexico's clash with England in the World Cup round of ​16 ‌at the ⁠Estadio Aztecaon Sunday will be moved ‌to noon local time (1800 GMT), ⁠local media reported on Friday.

Football's world governing body FIFA is believed to be holding discussions over moving the kickoff at the Estadio Azteca due to the risk of extreme weather.

The kick-off was originally ​scheduled for 6pm ‌local time (0000 GMT), but has been moved due ‌to the risk of storms, ​media reported, citing sources with knowledge of the matter. FIFA did not confirm, nor deny that the kick-off ⁠time had been changed.

Mexico's last-32 match ​against Ecuador earlier ​this week was delayed ​due to rain.

(FRANCE 24 with AFP and Reuters)

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